Category Archives: Defenses to Crimes
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Shaken Baby Syndrome Defense: Insights from People v. Lemons
Defending Your Rights Against Shaken Baby Syndrome Charges We’ve seen more than our fair share of tough battles as Michigan criminal defense attorneys. But when it comes to defending against Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) charges, the stakes are sky-high. The Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling in People v. Lemons serves as a stark reminder: expert witnesses can make […]
[Read More]You Have the Right to Remain Silent. Sometimes.
Clients often ask our criminal defense attorneys if their criminal charges can be dismissed due to the police’s failure to inform them of their right to silence upon arrest. We all hear about Miranda rights on television, right? This Fifth Amendment right in the U.S. Constitution safeguards individuals from self-incrimination. It applies to all criminal […]
[Read More]EyeDetect: The Next Frontier in Lie Detection?Or Just Another Inconclusive Version of The Polygraph?
You’re probably familiar with the polygraph test. Sometimes it’s call a lie detector test. It’s equipment that someone is hooked up to that measures their blood pressure, respiration, and eye movements, while they’re asked a series of questions. The purpose, of course, is to determine if they’re lying or not. Which sounds great, if you […]
[Read More]Will I Get my Stuff Back if The Cops Seize it During an Investigation in Michigan? (Pt 1)
We’ve all heard the stories – people’s homes invaded by officers who have a warrant to search for evidence they suspect will be there. They show up, turn the place upside down, and leave with boxes full of that person’s belongings. There goes the laptop, the cell phone, and a wad of cash that was […]
[Read More]Hiring a Cheap Attorney Can Cost You a Lot More Money in The Long Run
We get it. You’ve been accused of a crime and you’re facing considerable time behind bars. That means you won’t be able to work, so you won’t have an income to support yourself and your family. In addition, you may even lose your professional license, lose your family and friends and making it harder to […]
[Read More]Happy Holidays From The Kronzek Firm!
It’s that time of year again – the season of gift giving, magical lights, and time spent with loved ones. Here at The Kronzek Firm we’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a wonderful new year! We also understand that not everyone’s holidays are always merry and bright. Between increased instances […]
[Read More]Governor Whitmer’s Kidnapping: What’s All The Talk About a Citizen’s Arrest?
If you read the news, then you’ve already heard about the alleged kidnapping plot discovered by the FBI that involved several supposed militia members and Michigan’s Governor Whitmer. A total of fourteen people were arrested – all of them men who are accused of being members of, or affiliated with members of, The Wolverine Watchmen […]
[Read More]Lawmakers Say Michigan’s Criminal Justice System Needs a Major Overhaul!
This may not come as any surprise to you (or to anyone, really), but Michigan’s criminal justice system is not perfect. Over the years we’ve discussed this many times with our readers, and it certainly seems to reflect a widely-held perspective that the Great Lakes state could use some help when it comes to updating […]
[Read More]How do I Hire The Best Criminal Defense Attorney? Look For These 6 Things. (2)
Hi there and welcome back from the criminal defense lawyers here at The Kronzek Firm. We’ve been talking about what you need to look for in a criminal defense attorney when you are either being investigated for a crime or if you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan. When either of those things happens, […]
[Read More]How do I Hire The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer? Look For These 6 Things. (1)
If you’re going to hire a criminal defense attorney to fight for youand defend you in court after you’ve been charged with a crime here in Michigan, make sure that you’re getting the best legal representation you can afford. After all, this is your future and your freedom on the line. But how do you […]
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