In Michigan and across the United States, we often chalk up people’s troubles with the law to their own bad choices. However, there are frequently extenuating circumstances that contribute mightily to their behavior. Specifically, they might have mental health issues...
This week was the sentencing hearing for the man who made violent threats toward Cleveland Elementary School in Port Huron, Michigan. The Law Office Of John Freeman represented the man, who plead guilty to a number of charges, including threatening to commit violence...
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe V. Wade, the landmark decision that asserted the constitutional right to choose to have an abortion. The Supreme Court also struck down Planned Parenthood V. Casey, which further elaborated on the Roe V. Wade...
On Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, a judge ordered client Christopher Cluley bound over to circuit court. This is the latest event in Cluley's now 2-plus year legal battle, in which the former Isabella County Sheriff's Deputy is accused of...
Being arrested is often a terrifying experience, especially if you have never been arrested before. The panic and fear involved with being arrested may cause you to make mistakes and do or say something that you shouldn’t. This can sometimes lead to an additional...
Anyone who ever watched a television show or movie can recite the Miranda rights that govern an accused’s privilege against self-incrimination during police questioning. But this staple of criminal law was not foreordained and was mostly limited to academic...
We may not always agree with what our government officials are doing within the scope of their representation. Sometimes passionate disagreements arise that may make a person want to take some sort of action to protect their rights. However, it is possible that a...
Our criminal justice system can be difficult to navigate. And once you dive into the details, you can quickly discover that it’s fraught with inequities. This is especially true when it comes to cash bail. What is cash bail? Cash bail is the system whereby accused...
Few falls from grace were as significant as the one Bill Cosby suffered, many say justifiably. The veteran standup comedian and actor whose long-running “The Cosby Show” earned him the title of “America’s Dad.” Persistent rumors of inappropriate behavior with...
Those accused of a high-profile crime still deserve to have their due process rights upheld. This can be a challenge if the defendant is well-known or if the charges grab national attention. One situation that has been particularly news-worthy over the past few years...
