Tag Archives: Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers

Federal Judge Lawrence Zatkoff ordered the 9 members of the Detroit City Council to appear before him to explain why it has taken so long to pay a settlement to two men who claim they were groped and assaulted by two Detroit police officers. In March of 2011, officials at the City of Detroit agreed to […]

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 […]

If you watch cop shows or lawyer shows on TV, you’ve heard the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent.” This warning is part of the Miranda warnings that police officers must give to someone who: (1) is in custody, and (2) is being interrogated.  It is based on a suspect’s Fifth Amendment Constitutional […]

A Marquette woman and her boyfriend are currently facing conspiracy and extortion charges after trying to receive a monetary sum from actor John Stamos in exchange for incriminating pictures of the “Full House” star. While the defendants insist the photos exist, the prosecution isn’t as convinced, ultimately leading to the criminal charges against them.

After a recent fire in Augusta Township, law enforcement officials arrested a 45 year-old Ypsilanti man who was on the scene. Initial questioning led the officer to believe that he was responsible for the fire. Now in custody, investigators are looking into whether the suspect also had a hand in the recent string of mysterious house fires in Washtenaw County during the past few months.

Law enforcement officials recently arrested a former Bayside Beverage Corporation employee for allegedly taking over $69,000 from the business. If convicted of the charges against him, the Boyne City man will likely be expected to repay all of the money, and could face jail time as well.

Police arrested a long-time family doctor last week for receiving child pornography online. After receiving a warrant from U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) officials, investigators searched Craig Tubbs, M.D., 45, email account and discovered numerous images of kiddie porn. As a result, he was arrested and faces 20 years in jail if convicted of the sex crimes against him.

Due to poor budgeting and limited financial means, poorer defendants are barred from getting an effective Michigan criminal defense attorney, also ultimately hindering their chances of receiving a fair trial. New legislation looks to re-appropriate funding and establish an Office of Public Defense to quickly fix the lagging system.

Despite being a dedicated employee of five years, medical marijuana patient Joseph Casias, 30, was fired from Wal-Mart after a drug-test registered positive for marijuana. Under violation of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Casias is now suing the corporation in order to retrieve his old job and receive compensation for economic losses.

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.