There has been controversy over forced reset triggers (FRTs) and how they should be classified. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recently addressed the topic by issuing a letter, in which it declared that FRTs, along with certain other...
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that expanded the right to carry a firearm in public places. Prior to the ruling, the Supreme Court had limited an individual’s right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to those firearms kept at home for...
CLIENT CLEARED IN SELF-DEFENSE SHOOTING A recent case handled by the Law Office of John Freeman demonstrates the importance of a suspect in a criminal case retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. In this case, our early intervention in...
As the Kyle Rittenhouse case reaches its conclusion, many are speculating about the outcome. Rittenhouse faces six criminal charges stemming from events that occurred the evening of August 25th, 2020, at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The most serious of the charges...
Lawful gun ownership is a right enjoyed by many Michigan residents. Whether for personal protection, hunting, or other endeavors, gun ownership is permitted to individuals who are legally allowed to own them. When seeking to acquire a gun, a person must meet...
Your Fourth Amendment rights protect you from illegal search and seizure. Relying on this Amendment can be a strong criminal defense tactic, but the fact of the matter is that there are a lot of exceptions to the warrant requirement, which has granted law enforcement...
In Detroit and across Michigan, guns are a hot button issue with people seeking to exercise their Second Amendment rights in the face of campaigns and fears about gun possession and ownership. Illegal guns are a growing concern and law enforcement is aggressive in its...
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....
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...
The right to bear arms is one that many hold dear as a vital element of living in the United States. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants this right to citizens, yet it has become a prime topic of debate in and disagreement in recent years. It may feel...
