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Detroit Criminal Law Blog
How does bail work?
Suppose that Michigan law enforcement arrests you. Will you have to pay money before going home. Although there are efforts underway to eliminate cash bail, cash bail is widly utilized today in Michigan Courts. The Courts will consider a variety of factors when...
Limited amount of favorite food in Michigan prisons
People living in prisons in Michigan give up many freedoms they had previously enjoyed, making every little opportunity for choice highly important in their daily lives. One of the choices some inmates may have is what food they may buy in the prison commissary to...
TWO KENOSHA SHOOTINGS AND ONE RUSH TO JUDGEMENT
I understand the outrage, the shock, the horror, the disbelief, and the unfiltered emotions surrounding street violence. I have been a criminal law attorney for more than 27 years. I served as a local prosecutor in Manhattan and a federal prosecutor in Detroit. I...
Michigan deer hunt regulations finalized for 2020 season
Hunting in Michigan is an enjoyable, competitive and adventurous sport for many people. Hunters may better prepare for a successful and safe hunting season when they are aware of the new regulations put in place by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. People...
DUI charges and the consequences of prison time
Drunk driving cases often lead to various repercussions, such as the loss of driving privileges and a mark on one's record (which frequently leads to career problems and other hardships). However, spending time behind bars is a very serious reality for many people...
Is it illegal to drink alcohol while hunting?
Like many people in Michigan, you may participate in the hunting season with close friends and beloved family members. The feelings of kinship and camaraderie you enjoy often transform an already exciting exhibition into a memorable event. You may enjoy camping, good...
Know Your Rights When It Comes To Electronic Hunting Licenses And Illegal Searches
Since 2018, Michigan hunters, trappers, and fishers have had the option of keeping an electronic copy of their licenses on a digital device, instead of carrying and displaying a paper version. It's a convenience that many sportsmen appreciate. These days, it's easier...
Do I Really Have the Right to Remain Silent After Getting Arrested?
People who have not had any previous contact with the criminal justice system sometimes wonder if it is really the case that they have the “right to remain silent” after getting arrested. Not talking sometimes feels like the opposite of what a person wants to do when...
Understanding how premeditation is determined
In light of recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd, many people have questioned the defining characteristics of murder. There are different types of murder including involuntary and voluntary manslaughter, reckless homicide and premeditated murder. Murder...
How common are wrongful convictions in Michigan?
Like most people in Troy, you likely have a good deal of faith in the criminal justice system. That faith may lead you to believe that there is no way an erroneous criminal charge against you could result in a conviction. Indeed, you hope that the natural workings of...
