My Adult Child Was Arrested. What Can I Do? Your children will always be your children, regardless of their age, and you will feel responsible for them. You want to make sure they are doing OK. Additionally, you want to either figure out a way to help them out of trouble or do your best to keep them out of trouble. Knowing that your […]
Should I Accept a Plea Bargain? Due to the complexity of the criminal justice system and the length of criminal proceedings, the prosecution and the defendant typically seek the earliest possible resolution. Many prosecutors routinely use plea agreements to conclude criminal cases swiftly. Although plea agreements seem to benefit both parties, defendants should exercise caution before accepting one. You must proceed […]
What are My Legal Rights? Many people do not question their legal rights until a police officer or other law enforcement officers interrogate them about a crime. Once criminal charges are brought against you, you become a criminal defendant regardless of guilt or innocence. You are at risk of being convicted and sentenced by the federal or state court. Therefore, […]
Is Domestic Violence a Felony in Michigan? Domestic violence crimes are prevalent worldwide. About 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner every minute in the United States. 1 in 9 men and 1 in 4 women experience severe intimate partner sexual violence, physical violence, and stalking accompanied by the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder, injury, and contraction of sexually transmitted […]
Michigan Sentencing Guidelines If you are charged and convicted of misdemeanor or felony offenses in Michigan, the next step is receiving your sentence. Michigan sentencing guidelines dictate your sentence, and understanding the sentencing guidelines will help you know what to expect. You are considered “convicted of a crime” when the jury gives a guilty verdict or if you […]