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Detroit Criminal Law Blog
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...
What are the different drug schedules in Michigan?
Any criminal charge is serious, particularly when involving the alleged possession and/or distribution of controlled substances in Troy. Such accusations may carry with them a social stigma, which may impact your public and professional reputation. Yet first things...
Drunk driving penalty and distracted driving
If you have been arrested for and charged with an operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence offense in Michigan, you may understandably be concerned about what consequences you may experience if you are convicted of this charge. One of the things some...
Defining “Stand Your Ground” laws
Most people in Troy may react skeptically when hearing one respond to accusations of violence by claiming they acted in self-defense. You might share their skepticism (until you yourself face a situation in which you feel compelled to act). Many of our past clients...
