Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog

  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 […]

  For a parent, there are few things more frustrating than getting a call from your child – at the local police station where they’re under arrest for doing something stupid. But regardless of how little you may want to get that call, for many parents it’s a reality they can’t avoid. So what do […]

  Many people don’t realize that their right to counsel begins even before any charges have been filed. That means that you have a right to be represented by a lawyer long before you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime.   There are many situations where people are in need of a criminal defense […]

  A few days ago we posted an article about stealing cars, and stealing things out of cars – money, sunglasses, purses, and other valuables. This has resulted in a number of phone calls from people wondering about what happens if they get caught stealing things from cars in Michigan. It’s certainly a valid question, […]

  “The court sentences you to a minimum of 25 years and a maximum of 75 years in prison!”   For a person who’s been convicted of a crime, being sentenced can seem like a terrifying and rather arbitrary process. As if the judge simply picks a large number of years because they don’t like […]

  It’s a new year, Michigan! Happy 2018. A whole 365 days of possibility and potential just waiting to be claimed! Another chance to live life to the fullest, and seize the day. And,… let’s not forget, a time when several new laws go into effect. So from us to you – happy new laws, […]

  So you decided to catch a cab home after a night at the bar? Avoid the chances of a DUI, or trashing your vehicle and ending up in jail? Good for you! The problem, however, is that there are people who would take advantage of your desire to stay safe, by stealing your car […]

  Michigan’s problem-solving courts are a subject we’ve discussed with our readers on several occasions before. After all, they’re making a huge impact on Michigan’s justice system, and we happen to have more of them than any other state in the US (because we’re awesome!) But on that good note, we have some even better […]