Tag Archives: Legal Representation
Portage Murder Trial Update
Andy Brown Trial Continues The trial continues for Andy Brown, the 37-year-old from Portage, MI, who is facing first degree murder charges for the death of his boss, David Locey. In his opening statements to the jury last Thursday, St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough spoke of Locey’s long-term commitment to Brown’s success, and Brown’s […]
[Read More]Michigan Supreme Court Ruling
Governor Cannot Revoke Commutations In a landmark decision last month, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that once a Michigan Governor grants a prison commutation, it cannot be taken back. A prison commutation is similar to a pardon except instead of forgiving a prisoner’s crime altogether, it gives the Governor the power to reduce a […]
[Read More]Novi Murder: Trial Begins
Man Accused Of Killing Wife & Children On Tuesday, June 3rd, the trial began for Lakshminivasa Nerusu, who the prosecution is charging with the 2008 murder of his family. Nerusu was recently extradited from India, where he has been living since he fled the country, the day after his wife and children were stabbed to […]
[Read More]MI State Law – More Illegal Michigan Youths Face Deportation, Despite Long History in US
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.
[Read More]MI Drug Charges – Michigan Sees Rise in Designer Drug Use, State Lawmakers Push Banishment
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.
[Read More]MI Fraud Charges – Michigan Medical Assistant to Serve 46 Months For Medicare Fraud Scheme
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.
[Read More]MI Sex Offense – Noncompliant Sex Offenders Sought Out By Michigan State Police
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.
[Read More]MI Criminal Charges – KMart Dragging Death Case Goes to Trial in Michigan Court
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.
[Read More]MI Computer Crimes – Michigan Woman Uses Internet Game To Solicit Sex With Teen
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.”
[Read More]MI Sex Crimes – Michigan Police Officer Arrested For Assault, Forced Sexual Contact With Relative
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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