On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 31, 2012 | Police & You
Technology is changing the relationship between the police & you. As mobile devices become more advanced, so do the ways police can track you. Recently, the Sixth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals ruled that law enforcement officials can use cell phone...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 28, 2012 | Teenage And Juvenile Crime
The Constitution of the United States has several guaranteed rights: life, liberty, property, among others. Learning and understanding the Constitution is not just applicable to history class for some students. The Supreme Court, in Goss v Lopez, 419 U.S. 565 (1975),...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 25, 2012 | Protecting Your Rights
Protecting your Rights is critically important when it comes to Personal Protection Orders in Michigan Whether you call it a restraining order or a personal protection order, the purpose of either is to protect a person from threats or violence from another person....
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 21, 2012 | The Justice System
High profile cases in the Justice System present unique challenges. The case of Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit’s former mayor, is no exception. Mr. Kilpatrick continues to make news as he approaches the date of his trial on racketeering charges. In a recent meeting...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 19, 2012 | Police & You
Police & You: Things to Remember When Confronted By Police1. Don’t Speak.Shut up! Do not talk! Do not attempt to convince the officer that you are innocent. Everyone is innocent, no one should be arrested and no one should be in jail – that is what the...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 14, 2012 | White Collar Crime
White Collar Crime includes foreign crime. When it comes to punishing major drug companies, the United States government has made it very clear that you can run, but you cannot hide. The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 12, 2012 | Misdemeanor
Thinking about misdemeanor shoplifting? Think again. Michigan law imposes serious penalties for committing retail fraud, which is more commonly known as shoplifting in Michigan. There are three different degrees of retail fraud. The value of the property being taken...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 10, 2012 | Drunk Driving
Drinking and driving in Michigan has serious consequences. It is not taken lightly by the criminal justice system. Over the years, Michigan has substantially increased the minimum criminal punishments to those found guilty of drinking and driving. But it is not only...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 4, 2012 | Domestic Violence
In 2010, over 100,000 Domestic violence offenses were reported throughout Michigan. Michigan crime statistics for 2010 show that offenders used anything from a handgun or knife to poison and sleeping pills as a weapon against another person. Many times, no weapon is...
