Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog
How to Avoid Unnecessary Interactions With The Cops in Michigan (Pt 1)
Cops do a really hard job. They deal with people at their worst, and sometimes people they talk to are accused of doing terrible things. Whether it’s rape, murder, robbery, assault or child abuse, they see awful things, and get very little respect or gratitude from the public for the difficult and dangerous work that […]
[Read More]What Happens if You Don’t Pull Over When The Cops Tell You to in Michigan? (Pt 2)
Welcome back. We’ve been talking about why it’s a terrible idea to run away from the cops (seriously, we can’t stress this enough – it’s a terrible idea!). In the previous article we talked about what police in Michigan do when you don’t follow an order to pull over, and why they do it. Next […]
[Read More]What Happens if You Don’t Pull Over When The Cops Tell You to in Michigan? (Pt 1)
Cops have several ways to tell motorists to pull over to the side of the road – they can use their overhead lights, their siren (usually both) or provide a verbal commands, usually through a microphone. Either way, regardless of what method the officer uses, you are required by law to comply. Even if you’ve […]
[Read More]Michigan AG’s New Conviction Integrity Unit to Investigate Credible Claims of Innocence!
Dana Nessel, Michigan’s new attorney general, has launched a Conviction Integrity Unit within her office’s Criminal Appellate Division that aims to investigate credible claims of innocence that could result in overturned convictions. A.G. Nessel has assigned criminal defense attorney Robyn B. Frankel to head up the unit, which she says was inspired by Wayne County’s […]
[Read More]Can Michigan’s Archaic Bail System be Updated? Some Say Yes!
Yesterday we talked about the initiatives recently put in place by Governor Whitmer to reform Michigan’s criminal justice system, and if you recall – one of those issues the task force hopes to address is bail. According to Governor Whitmer, bail is often a problem here in Michigan, because of the financial burden it places […]
[Read More]New Michigan Governor’s Initiative Looks to Reform Criminal Justice System
When Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in as the new Governor of Michigan, she promised a total turn around on the way certain things were done. One of those key issues was our criminal justice system. So with that in mind, she’s recently signed an executive Ā order creating a bipartisan task force whose sole purpose is […]
[Read More]“Raise The Age” Proposal is Gaining Ground in Michigan!
The issue of minors being prosecuted like adults in Michigan has been a source of controversy for decades. The idea behind this notion, is that by treating juveniles as adults, we ensure that they receive stiffer sentences that are more proportional to their crimes, and as such, we lower the rate of juvenile crimes. However, […]
[Read More]Sporting Events in The Lansing Area Sometimes Mean Arrests And Criminal Charges!
East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, has a long history of riots and public disturbances tied to sporting events. As far back as 20 years ago, fires in the streets, overturned cars, looted stores, and damaged property were par for the course after the university’s involvement in major sports events. Those Spartan fans can […]
[Read More]Changes Proposed to Reduce Michiganās Marijuana Sentences
A lot has changed in the wake of Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana. Before our law changed, recreational marijuana use may have been grounds for losing your kids to CPS. However, now Childrenās Protective Services is required to adjust their policies in favor of a more lenient view that aligns with Michiganās current marijuana laws. […]
[Read More]Cyberbullying is Officially Illegal in Michigan Now
We live in the cyber age, where people live so much of their lives online. Need a date? There are loads of apps to help you find the right person, plus apps for getting you transportation there and back, and sites you can visit for outfit ideas so you look your best. From getting groceries […]
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