Tag Archives: Legal Defense

Only two weeks after being sentenced to six months probation for a previous impaired driving charge, former Michigan Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche has been arrested on gun charges after a family member reported that he was in possession of a firearm and intoxicated.

An ex-convict was arrested this month in connection with the strangling death of an elderly Warren man. As a repeat offender, the suspect faces first-degree murder charges, as well as felony murder and larceny–all with life-changing consequences if convicted.

A former University of Michigan business administrator was arrested this month for allegedly embezzling over approximately $85,000 in computer equipment and other fraudulent purchases. If convicted, the suspect could spend up to 30 years in jail.

Being suspected of a sex crime is a serious accusation, particularly if the victim in question is under the age of 18. For repeat offenders of sex with minors, the consequences are even greater, as seen by the recent case of Dennis Malone, accused of sexually molesting teens.

According to the Second Amendment, Americans have the right to hold and bear arms for self-defense. In a recent decision from the U.S Supreme Court, this right was closely guarded, after it was ruled that the Second Amendment protections extend to the states and local law in addition to federal law.

One of the main responsibilities that police officers have is to serve as watchmen, keeping the state safe from any dangerous activity while promoting public safety. However, the public must ask the ultimate questions: if law enforcement officials are watching us, then who is keeping an eye on them?

After returning from working overseas, Glenn Shriver applied for a position with the Central Intelligence Agency. However, he was arrested afterward by law enforcement officials after the government alleged that he either denied or omitted information that he had meetings with Chinese intelligence officers, accepting $70,000 in cash. Providing false information to a federal agent is considered a felony, and if convicted Shriver could face serious consequences including jail time.

This November, Michigan voters will be able to decide whether individuals convicted of certain felonies should be banned serving in public office for an extended period of time. While supporters of the measure believe that the proposal will set standards for officeholders, it also could potentially prevent reformed individuals from using their past experience to make positive future changes.

Last Wednesday, former University of Michigan football player Boubacar Cissoko pled guilty to a count of Michigan armed robbery charges, as well as four counts of larceny in the Washtenaw County area. If sentenced to the maximum extent, the Cissoko could spend 45 years behind bars for his involvement in the case.

Although former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is currently serving jail time in a state prison after a 2008 criminal case, the federal government recently indicted him on 19 additional charges including tax fraud. If convicted of these crimes, Kilpatrick could spend decades behind bars.