Criminal Law

Law enforcement has become increasingly sophisticated about its use of technology. One recent example is the geofence warrant, which often uses data from Google’s mapping app to place the device’s owner at the scene of a crime when it occurs. Rather than tracking a...

Michigan used to have some of the worst laws when it came to asset forfeiture. But Governor Whitmer changed that when she signed a bipartisan bill into law in 2019 that reformed the state’s laws. Now there must be a conviction before police can permanently confiscate...

Michigan's legal marijuana industry is constantly in a state of flux. Whether your business has or hopes to secure licensing for recreational or medical marijuana, you need to not only complete significant amounts of paperwork but also have an understanding of the...

Michigan joined the growing number of states in 2018 that legalized recreational marijuana use, but drivers still can face marijuana-related charges. As with alcohol consumption, drivers with marijuana can be charged for driving under the influence, transporting...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bipartisan Clean Slate bill that completely overhauls the formerly restrictive laws here in Michigan. It will automatically wipe out some criminal convictions and increases the potential eligibility for others who apply....

Consider this scenario. You would never traffic in illegal drugs, but your brother does not have health insurance, and he is in serious pain from a recent back injury. You have almost a full bottle of Vicodin leftover from your last trip to the dentist, so you are...

Ann Arbor made national headlines recently for its decision to decriminalize certain psychedelic plants and fungi, including "magic mushrooms." The move places Ann Arbor alongside just a handful of other U.S. cities – including Denver, Oakland and Santa Cruz – that...

The effects of a criminal conviction can linger far beyond the end of the sentence. Take the case of Xavier Owens. As he explained to the Detroit Free Press, he was 21 years old when he was convicted of fleeing and eluding. He later picked up a handful of misdemeanor...

Every individual arrested and accused of wrongdoing has the right to due process. This means criminal proceedings must adhere to a strict procedure, one laid out in state statutes. A felony criminal proceeding includes many steps, from the initial police investigation...