Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog

  Back in Sherlock’s days, if a detective wanted to solve a crime, he had to figure it out on his own. Crime scene technology has come a loooong way in the last century though, and with every new development, someone figures out a way to utilize this tool to solve crimes. But are these […]

  The murder of Jodi Parrack has been a subject of ongoing investigation and debate in Michigan since the 11-year-old was murdered in November of 2007. Jodi was reported missing at about 7 p.m. by her mother, Valerie Carver, who found her strangled body later that same evening in the local cemetery. But it was […]

  Most people know what their Miranda rights are. “You have the right to remain silent; Anything you say can and will be used against you…” you get the picture. You’ve probably heard it a million times on tv cop shows and in movies. But did you know that there’s an exception to the Miranda […]

  Imagine you’re sitting in a prison cell, knowing you’ll still be there in 10, 15 or even years 20 years. Imagine you’ve been convicted of a terrible crime, perhaps Assault with a Deadly Weapon, selling drugs or Second Degree Murder. Now imagine that you’re completely innocent, serving a prison sentence for something you never […]

  Imagine this scenario: An abused woman spends years with an abusive husband or boyfriend. He hurts her on a regular basis. She’s too afraid to call the cops because he’s threatened to harm their toddler son if she reaches out for help. And then one day it happens. They fight, she tries to call […]

  Crime scenes are complicated places. They’re busy, and messy, and crowded. Wait… crowded? Yes, of course they’re crowded! Think about it….there are police officers, detectives, crime scene technicians, family members, witnesses, and you guessed it – watchers. Those curious bystanders attracted to the flashing red and blues, and by the nosy desire to know […]

  Restitution. If you don’t know what it means, it can be a confusing word, whose pronunciation gives no clue as to what it implies. For those of you who aren’t certain of the legal definition here in Michigan, restitution is what a defendant sometimes has to pay to compensate a victim for the  economic […]

  Most car owners think of their vehicles as a convenient way to get around. For some, they also serve as a place to store things, and in a pinch – a place to sleep off a few too many drinks. But not many people think of their cars as playing a role in criminal […]

  As you probably already know, resisting arrest is a horribly bad idea! However, what many people don’t know is the reason why. Why can’t you refuse arrest if you believe that you’re innocent and shouldn’t be charged with a crime? Why can’t you refuse to comply when you’re certain that the arresting officer is […]

  Welcome back to our talk about what parents can do if their child is arrested in Michigan. It’s a hard topic to discuss, we know (we’re parents ourselves, remember!) But it’s important, because when you get that call, you need to be prepared! In our previous article we shared the first 4 tips we […]