Tag Archives: top criminal lawyer

Sometimes Being Arrested Works Out For The Best (Pt. 1)

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  Ever heard the saying, ‘A blessing disguised as a curse’? No? It means something that seems terrible, but ends up being good for you. It may seem like a weird concept, but believe it or not, sometimes a bad thing ends up being a good thing. And in this case, the ‘bad thing’ we’re […]

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Why Would Someone Need a Psychological Evaluation Before a Trial?

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  Our criminal defense lawyers get asked this question relatively regularly, about why anyone would need to have a psychological evaluation done before going to trial. It’s actually an interesting subject, and so we’ve decided to explain to our readers in the hopes that it answers a few of your questions, and maybe clears up […]

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Can Consumer DNA Tests Get Your Relatives Arrested? (Pt 1)

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  If you watch TV, you’ve probably seen those ads for elective DNA and genetic testing offered by places like FamilyTreeDNA, DDC Clinic, and Color.com. You may have even considered submitting your DNA for testing. After all, who wouldn’t want to know if you have Irish or Bulgarian ancestors, or more importantly, if you carry […]

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Can You Get Into Trouble For Bribing a Public Official in Michigan?

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  The term ‘public official’ refers to someone whose job puts them in an important position in a community. Someone whose authority gives them power over other people, or situations that could directly affect other people. For that reason, public officials need to be trustworthy. Accepting bribes or allowing their authority to be corrupted or […]

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The Right Lawyer Can Help You Avoid a Wrongful Conviction

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  Getting accused of something you didn’t do is a terrible feeling. But not half as awful as actually being convicted of a crime you didn’t commit. Can you imagine, sitting behind bars for years, maybe decades serving time for something you’re completely innocent of doing? Your reputation trashed, and your record permanently marked by […]

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Why Choosing The Right Attorney is Critical to Your Case!

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  You wouldn’t use a pipe wrench to wash a window, or a toilet brush to clean your teeth. Why? Because using the wrong tool for the job gets you disastrous results! It’s the same with hiring an attorney. And no, we’re not talking about generalities here – of course you wouldn’t call a car […]

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Personal Protection Orders: We answer Your Questions (Part 2)

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  Welcome back and thank you for joining us again for this two part series on personal protection orders in Michigan. If you missed part one of this series, we recommend you take the time to look that over before reading part two.   Facts about PPOs in Michigan   There are some highly unusual […]

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I Have A Warrant Out For my Arrest in Michigan? (Part 1)

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Wondering if there’s a warrant out for your arrest is something that many of us Michigan residents have worried about at one time or another. It isn’t a good feeling, and it can add a lot of stress to life’s daily activities. Added to that is the confusion that comes from not really understanding how […]

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Be Smart! Cops on TV Are Not Cops in Real Life!

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  There are loads of movies and television shows out there featuring incompetent police officers who bungle all of their investigations and somehow still manage to have jobs while the credits roll. Cops who chase suspects for three blocks before giving up, or ignore criminal activity in favor of another donut. It makes for funny […]

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Can New Legislation Reduce Police/Driver Tensions in Michigan?

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  The tensions between civilians and police officers are at an all time high right now. The break down in public trust in law enforcement has been monumental in recent years. With every officer involved shooting receiving wide media scrutiny, and social media exploding every time the cops get called, the relations are now so […]

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