Tag Archives: Legal Defense

HYTA Status: A Chance to Start Over

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Former EMU Football Player sentenced under Holmes Youthful Trainee Act A 21-year-old former Eastern Michigan University football player recently took a plea and was sentenced under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) to one year of probation. Upon successful completion, Kirkland Bryant’s record will be expunged. Bryant was originally charged with four counts of possessing […]

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MI State Law – More Illegal Michigan Youths Face Deportation, Despite Long History in US

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As the debate over illegal immigrants continues on, more Michigan youths face deportation, even though they have no criminal history and have lived in the United States for several years.

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Criminal Defense – Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

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Something criminal defense attorneys should be very aware of is that defendants who are not United States citizens and are found guilty of, or plead guilty to, certain crimes may face deportation from the United States. Deportation is one of the worst possible scenarios for many defendants, as it could result in them leaving their families and livelihoods behind in the United […]

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Michigan Murder Charges – Michigan Legislature Attempting to Draft Caylee’s Law

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Crimes occur all over the world. So much so, that most people do not think twice when criminal reports are broadcasted on the nightly news. However, every once in a while there is a case that seems to interest the entire country—a case that has an outcome that shocks many, gives a skilled criminal defense […]

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MI Drug Charges – Michigan Sees Rise in Designer Drug Use, State Lawmakers Push Banishment

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As more Michigan residents are using analogue or designer drugs to achieve a “high” without legal consequences, state and federal lawmakers are hard at work to outlaw synthetic narcotics.

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MI Fraud Charges – Michigan Medical Assistant to Serve 46 Months For Medicare Fraud Scheme

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A Michigan medical assistant was recently sentenced to serve 46 months behind bars and pay $2.8 million in restitution after scamming Medicare out of millions in false home health services claims.

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MI Sex Offense – Noncompliant Sex Offenders Sought Out By Michigan State Police

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In mid-October, Michigan Police are launching a statewide sweep searching for convicted sex offenders who have neglected to comply with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registry.

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MI Criminal Charges – KMart Dragging Death Case Goes to Trial in Michigan Court

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The trial of two Michigan residents accused of causing the death of a KMart security guard during a failed heist is underway. During their getaway attempt, former parole officer Greg Wainio was crushed between the car and a pillar, and dragged 200 feet before falling off the car.

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MI Computer Crimes – Michigan Woman Uses Internet Game To Solicit Sex With Teen

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Out-of-state police have arrested a 35 year-old Michigan woman for enticing an underage person to engage in sexual activity. The suspect and the victim met each other in 2009 through the popular Internet game “World of Warcraft.”

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MI Sex Crimes – Michigan Police Officer Arrested For Assault, Forced Sexual Contact With Relative

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A 14-year Wayne County Police veteran is currently facing 11 felony counts after assaulting a relative and holding her at gun point, forcing the victim to engage in sexual acts.

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