Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog
Setting Aside A Criminal Conviction
The Kronzek Firm As we enter a new calendar year, people may wonder how to make 2023 their best year yet! However, for people with criminal records, it can be difficult to move past your mistakes when they are hampering your job prospects or ability to volunteer at your kid’s school. In Michigan, a new […]
[Read More]Recent Extension of Makes Defendants Responsible for Court Costs
The Kronzek Firm In September, the Michigan Legislature voted on, and Governor Whitmer signed, a law that makes defendants responsible for court costs. This law is an extension of a law that already existed. It will be effective for 18 months from October 1, 2022 and will expire on May 1, 2024. What is it? […]
[Read More]How Do I Get A CPL In Michigan And What Can I Do With It?
The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms. However, there are many restrictions on that right. Michigan offers the ability of residents to obtain a Concealed Pistol License (CPL), which gives the right to possess a pistol in a way that is beyond the rights of the average person. But, there still […]
[Read More]What Does It Mean To Open Carry A Pistol Without A CPL In Michigan?
Sometimes it is not easy to know the laws regarding carrying guns, especially when each state has its own. If you are considering openly carrying your pistol in Michigan without a CPL (Concealed Pistol License), it is important to know the laws before doing so. While the Second Amendment protects the right to keep and […]
[Read More]Should I Be Concerned About a False-Positive Drug Test?
Having to take a drug test when starting a new job or due to probation may be nerve-wrecking. While you know you have not taken any drugs, you may be worried about what happens if it ends up being positive. Unfortunately, drug tests are not always accurate, and there is a possibility you can receive […]
[Read More]Can The Police Search My Car If They Smell Marijuana?
This question is an important one because a search conducted without sufficient probable cause for a search warrant may be a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Previously, the smell of marijuana was an indicator of illegal activity. With weed now being legal for recreational use, the waters are murky. Background: The Automobile […]
[Read More]EyeDetect: The Next Frontier in Lie Detection?Or Just Another Inconclusive Version of The Polygraph?
You’re probably familiar with the polygraph test. Sometimes it’s call a lie detector test. It’s equipment that someone is hooked up to that measures their blood pressure, respiration, and eye movements, while they’re asked a series of questions. The purpose, of course, is to determine if they’re lying or not. Which sounds great, if you […]
[Read More]A New Supreme Court Ruling Changes a LOT When it Comes to Computer Use!
United States Supreme Court rulings get a lot of press coverage, because they usually have a significant impact on laws across the country. However, not all press coverage is created equal, and some rulings get a lot less attention than others, usually when something else is soaking up a lot of the media’s attention. Which […]
[Read More]Are Violent Crime Numbers Going Up In Michigan?
During the start of the pandemic last year, many crime statistics went down. People were staying home, so drunk driving arrests weren’t as common (at least, in some states)! However, that certainly wasn’t the case for all crimes. Burglaries, sexual assaults, and robberies saw fewer overall numbers, but murders and shootings actually increased here in […]
[Read More]Will I Get my Stuff Back if The Cops Seize it During an Investigation in Michigan?(Pt 2)
Hey there! Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm for this discussion on search and seizure law here in Michigan. As we mentioned in the previous article, people who have their personal belongings confiscated by the police as evidence during an investigation usually have a lot of questions – justifiably […]
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