Alleged carding scheme results in 4 arrests
In our digital age, criminal law has expanded exponentially. New criminal offenses have been created and old ones have taken on new meanings. Therefore, it is important that Michigan residents stay informed on the law so they know how they can prevent running afoul of it and, in the event that they are accused of […]
What is sexual assault, and what are the penalties?
Sex crimes are taken extremely seriously in Michigan, and those who face such allegations are often pitted against an aggressive prosecution. Therefore, those accused of sexual assault or any other type of sex crime should carefully consider their legal defense options. Failing to put forth a strong defense could result in unwanted consequences, including an […]
Plea deals and how they affect those charged with crimes
Everyone has seen district attorneys offer ‘plea deals’ to fictional defendants on television, but people not on these shows often have to experience the situation first hand to understand everything these deals involve. From watching these shows, it’d be easy to believe that almost all cases went to trial, but in reality, only 4 percent […]
Fenton spa being investigated for prostitution, human trafficking
When the topic of human trafficking is brought up, most in Grand Rapids probably think that such activity happens in third-world countries or other faraway locales. Many are surprised to learn that such crimes can happen not only in the U.S., but even right here in Michigan. Such a crime is usually linked to a […]
Judge overturns Bay City man’s sexual assault conviction
When someone is arrested in Kalamazoo on a sexual assault charge, the accusation itself is often so sensitive that there may be times when a rush to judgment is called for that errors in due process can occur along the way. Despite the accusations leveled against them, those accused of sexual misconduct still have a […]
