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Artificial intelligence has made it easier than ever to create convincing fake images and videos of real people — and Michigan has responded with criminal law specifically targeting this threat. With the enactment of Public Act 11 of 2025, Michigan now has the Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act, which imposes serious criminal and civil […]

Threatening to Share Intimate Images Is a Felony in Michigan — Even If You Never Follow Through Michigan law imposes serious consequences on anyone who threatens to release private images and gives victims tools to protect themselves. Two Michigan statutes — MCL 750.213b and MCL 750.145e — along with Michigan’s general extortion law (MCL 750.213) […]

Police Use of Force Must Now Be Evaluated Based on the “Totality of the Circumstances”—Not Just the Moment Shots Are Fired In a ruling with nationwide implications, including here in Michigan, the United States Supreme Court has clarified how courts must analyze excessive use of force claims under the Fourth Amendment. In Barnes v. Felix, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Michigan’s new distracted driving law goes into effect on June 30, barring all drivers from holding and using a mobile electronic device, such as a cell phone, while driving. Although texting and driving has been illegal in Michigan for years, the old law was passed at a time when cell phones and their capabilities were […]

Having to take a drug test when starting a new job or due to probation may be nerve-wrecking. While you know you have not taken any drugs, you may be worried about what happens if it ends up being positive. Unfortunately, drug tests are not always accurate, and there is a possibility you can receive […]

  Michigan’s civil forfeiture laws are a disaster. They have been a source of controversy and media scorn for years! Currently there’s a class action lawsuit against the state of Michigan challenging our asset forfeiture laws. The United States Supreme Court is still considering whether or not we’re violating our Constitution, and new laws have […]

A recent ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals says that sentencing a person convicted of a felony via video conference is dehumanizing. In addition, it apparently isn’t listed in any court rules. But that doesn’t appear to be stopping at least one circuit court judge here in Michigan from doing it anyway.   The […]

Supporters Cheer New CPL Regulations As of Tuesday, December 1st 2015, a new law has gone into effect regarding Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPL) in Michigan. So if you’re a licensed gun owner, or are considering becoming one, then this article is for you.