Criminal Law

Did you know that more than 90% of all criminal convictions are a result of plea bargains? This means that less than 10% of all criminal cases actually end up on trial in front of a jury. Plea bargains are extremely common in the criminal defense industry. It is...

If you have a conviction for a nonviolent crime, you may apply to have it removed from your Michigan criminal record. Afterward, you can truthfully state that your arrest and conviction never happened. Without the conviction, you may become eligible for financial aid,...

Michigan does not fall under the Fourth Circuit Court jurisdiction, which is along the central Atlantic seaboard. Nevertheless, it is worth acknowledging that three judges on the appeals court overturned a 17-year prison sentence within the sentencing guidelines. The...

New Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit has undoubtedly made waves since taking office on January 1. The former schoolteacher and law clerk for the late-Ruth Bader Ginsberg announced that he would end cash bail for defendants because it punished the poor. A week...

Amidst the pandemic and toxic political environment, there is a national reckoning involving law enforcement. The choking death of George Floyd set off riots across the country and around the world, but there have been 135 fatal shootings by law enforcement of unarmed...

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...