Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog

For almost two years, a Delton man has been under investigation for possible connection with a pair of deaths. He has now been formally charged with the murder of one of the victims. There is no statute of limitations for murder in Michigan, so this delay is not a problem. Barry County prosecutors charged Harold […]

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case involving the qualified immunity of police officers. Donnetta Smith v. Stoneburner was released on May 10, 2013. Charles Smith shoplifted a $14.99 phone charger and two police officers visited his home. While arresting him, the officers entered the house twice without a warrant. Police then […]

This week, Governor Snyder signed a bill to amend the vulnerable adult embezzlement statute to allow judges to impose stricter sentencing. This statute prohibits individuals from obtaining money or property, for direct or indirect benefit, through fraud, deceit, coercion, unjust enrichment, or misrepresentation from those known to be or suspected of being vulnerable adults. Moreover, […]

Criminal Defense Attorneys for Michigan Children Parents seeking help for a child with mental health issues will find that Michigan’s new law presents new challenges. Children facing criminal prosecution and competency issues should always have the assistance of a qualified attorney. The Kronzek Firm PLC offers free consultations to parents trying to help their child […]

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of a defendant who was ordered to pay restitution to the victims of the possession of child pornography. U.S. v. Hargrove was released on April 19, 2013. Hargrove pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. He possessed over 800 images and 16 videos of children. […]

Three Arraigned for Connection in String Of Robberies Three men held in connection to a large string of robberies were recently arraigned in a District 41-A courtroom. Prosecutors accuse Eric Eby, 19, Logan Gerring, 17, and Jesse Brusseau-Meray, 20 of robbing a gas station and suspect their involvement in the robberies of three Macomb county […]

In Michigan, registered sex offenders are placed into one of three Tiers. The Tiers determine the length and frequency of a person’s registration. Tier placement is based solely on the sex offense for which a person was convicted or adjudicated. Tier 1 is reserved for what the state considers to be low-level offenders, Tier 2 […]

A statutory amendment effective on March 31, 2013 will raise the blood alcohol limit for drunk driving starting on October 1, 2013. The current law states “operating while intoxicated” is as follows: An individual is under the influence of a controlled substance, alcoholic liquor, or other intoxicating substance or a combination of these; The person […]

Criminal representation is a process where a client literally puts his life in the hands of his attorney. I recently had occasion to revisit a case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals late last year. It’s an unpublished decision, but it provides a helpful illustration of how a criminal case can quickly deteriorate without […]

A Mount Pleasant man faces numerous charges, including armed robbery, in connection with a slew of break-ins in Isabella County. Vincent Miguel Belmarez, 23, is accused of four robberies over three days, from February 16th to the 18th, with a fifth incident possibly linked to Belmarez and currently under investigation by Michigan State Police. If […]