Tag Archives: Michigan Juvenile Crimes Lawyers

The issue of juveniles being automatically prosecuted as adults in Michigan has been a controversial subject for a long time. For many years, it seems, the idea was that by treating juveniles as adults, we’d ensure that they get stiffer sentences more proportional to the crimes they commit. Why? To lower the rate of juvenile […]

The issue of minors being prosecuted like adults in Michigan has been a source of controversy for decades. The idea behind this notion, is that by treating juveniles as adults, we ensure that they receive stiffer sentences that are more proportional to their crimes, and as such, we lower the rate of juvenile crimes. However, […]

East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, has a long history of riots and public disturbances tied to sporting events. As far back as 20 years ago, fires in the streets, overturned cars, looted stores, and damaged property were par for the course after the university’s involvement in major sports events. Those Spartan fans can […]

“Will my son have to go to jail for this?” “My daughter’s too young to be behind bars! Can’t you do something to keep her out?” “Isn’t there some kind of program the court offers to juveniles?” When their children get into trouble with the law, most of us parents are concerned about what happens […]

Juvenile Runaway Taken Over State Lines Thomas Edmiston, an 18-year-old teenager from Tennessee, is facing charges here in Michigan for transporting an underaged runaway across state lines. In reality, while their ages make one of them guilty and one of them a “victim” in the eyes of the law, both teens conspired via Facebook, to […]

Although a 2005 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court prohibits the state from sentencing any juvenile to the death penalty, the court further clarified the ruling this week. In a 5 to 4 decision, non-homicidal minors can no longer be incarcerated for life, and must be given a “meaningful” chance to obtain their freedom. The majority based their ruling on the basis that it was unconstitutional and violated the Eighth Amendment on cruel and unusual punishments.