On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Mar 4, 2020 | Sex Crimes
Any individual in Michigan who has been charged with a sex crime has dire and pressing concerns.The most immediate challenge is the need to ensure the constitutional protection of personal rights during and throughout the investigatory process. Criminal law...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Feb 28, 2020 | Drunk Driving
Legions of motorists in Michigan who have endured a roadside stop pursuant to a police officer’s suspicion that they are driving drunk mark the experience as a lifetime memory.And a decidedly unpleasant one, at that. Their lasting negative impressions are...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Oct 2, 2019 | Self Defense & Guns
Self-defense is an affirmative defense that justifies otherwise punishable criminal conduct. This means self-defense can apply when you act intentionally but the circumstances justify the actions. Self-defense can justify the use of deadly force and nondeadly force.In...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Sep 11, 2019 | Marijuana
Last year, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, which legalized the recreational use of marihuana. Many believe this means they are free to use marihuana how they please, but you should know that there are restrictions on its use, and you can face serious consequences...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 28, 2019 | Sentencing
In the Justice System, 1.5 million prisoners were held in United States correctional facilities at the federal and state level. President Trump signed the First Step Act in December of 2018. The Act aims to provide rehabilitative and transitional services to reduce...
by Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 20, 2019 | Protect Your Rights
The Justice System The first amendment of the United States Constitution gives individuals the right to freedom of speech or press. The right to free speech includes forms of communications such as social media, news outlets, and magazines. Police may not arrest US...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 8, 2019 | Police & You
Something as simple as a traffic ticket can land you in jail if you fail to appear in court. Arrests that stem from failures to appear in court typically come from bench warrants. Bench warrants are issued by judges. Bench warrants allow officers to arrest you upon...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Aug 5, 2019 | Sex Crimes
Did you know Michigan’s sex offender registry law was ruled unconstitutional in August 2016? Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry is a database containing the names, addresses, and offense(s) of everyone in Michigan convicted of certain sexual offenses. This...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Jul 24, 2019 | Protect Your Rights, Protecting Your Rights
July, 2019 – Protecting your rights never takes a vacation, even during the middle of a Michigan summer. Here at the Law Office of John Freeman, summer fishing is a part of the norm. Whether it is an afternoon trolling night-crawlers on the St. Clair River for...
On behalf of Law Office of John Freeman | Jul 17, 2019 | Protecting Your Rights
As technology advances, more social media platforms are created. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat are just a few of the platforms that most people are using. You use them to post pictures and statuses about your life while also being able to comment on the...
