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Detroit Criminal Law Blog
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...
How does the right to remain silent protect you?
The federal court's establishment of Miranda rights in the 1960s afforded police detainees protective measures against unfair practices. One of these, the right to remain silent, is one of the most famous and legally divisive. The Fifth Amendment states in part that...
What happens if police are at your door?
Michigan residents like you should know your rights if police come to your door. When law enforcement shows up, it is often an unsettling and anxiety-provoking experience. Some lose their cool and act without thinking things through. If the police ever come to your...
Protests, Riots, and the 1st Amendment After George Floyd’s Death
Eight days ago, America watched in horror as George Floyd apparently died on camera as a Minneapolis Police Officer applied pressure to Mr. Floyd’s neck with his knee – all while Mr. Floyd can be heard stating, “I can’t breathe”. In the days that followed, America...
Losing a job due to assault allegations
Those accused of assault often face many hardships in their lives, not only in the immediate future but even years down the road. For example, some people face long-term career challenges due to an assault case, especially if they lost their job or are unable to...
Why are more women choosing to become gun owners?
The world can be a scary and unwelcoming place, especially for women concerned about violence against them. As a result, women across the nation are exercising their rights and choosing to become gun owners. There are many different reasons to purchase a firearm....
How are controlled substances classified in Michigan?
Depending on the type and quantity of the drug, a person could be looking at many years in prison along with exorbitant fines. Controlled substances are broken into different drug schedules by the federal government based on how addictive a substance is and how likely...
Executive Orders & Police Discretion
Well here we are in mid-May and those of us in Michigan are still subject to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's power-grab, otherwise known as the stay-at-home order. Yes, there has been some relaxation of some of the more absurd aspects of earlier stay-at-home orders (such...
