Aggressive Criminal Defense Blog

  Civil forfeiture is a subject we’ve talked about with our readers for years now. It’s a highly controversial topic that regularly makes headlines here in Michigan, where we’ve been labelled one of the worst states for civil asset forfeiture regulation. Although in recent years, several laws have passed aimed at better regulation of police […]

  For some folks, the Christmas season means decorating the tree, getting together with family, and exchanging gifts with loved ones. Or at least, that’s what they hope it means. But reality is often nothing like our expectations. For some people, this holiday season will mean unplanned interactions with cops. And for an unlucky few, […]

Although most people have heard the term “guilty beyond a reasonable doubt” in movies, many people still don’t fully understand what it means. Although “legalese” can sound intimidating sometimes, this is actually a very simple concept, and one that’s critical to the United States justice system. Once you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, […]

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents are specifically trained to detect tax fraud. Now, more and more, the work is being done by computers so as to eliminate human error, but there are still thousands of IRS agents that conduct audits every year. It can seem very scary to someone who isn’t familiar with what they’re […]

  When the average person thinks about “organized crime”, they usually fall back on the Hollywood stereotype, a/k/a The Sopranos. This frequently includes an overweight man in his fifties, smoking and sweating in his poorly lit office, explaining in a heavy Italian accent that it would be a shame if something happened to your beautiful […]

  One of the first things a police officer will say to you when you’re arrested (if they’re doing their job properly), is that you have the right to an attorney. This is part of the Miranda rights that a police officer is required to read to you at the time of your arrest. It […]

  One of the many things we get from movies, besides entertainment, is a misunderstanding of the law. This happens because writers and directors adapt facts to suit their storyline. This makes sense when the purpose is to entertain, not to inform, teach or provide advice. But many people don’t take the “unreality” of movies […]

  A few years ago, a story swept through the news like wildfire – Indonesia executed eight people who were accused of drug smuggling (also known as trafficking). It may seem like an unlikely story to make headlines here in the US, but it did. But not for the reasons you think. Of those eight […]

Thank you for joining us for the last installment in this three part series on what to do if you’ve been accused of a sex assault crime here in Michigan. We’ve tried to break down the information into bite-sized chunks, so to speak. That way, you’re better able to remember it when you need it. […]

  Thank you for joining us again as we take an indepth look at what you HAVE TO remember if you are ever accused of a sex crime in Michigan. Being accused of a sex crime is a horrific experience. People tend to assume the worst, no matter how highly they think of you. This […]