Criminal defense services are available to those facing felonies
Last week, this Kalamazoo criminal defense legal blog discussed criminal sexual conduct and how certain sex crime charges may arise to the level of felonies, depending on the conduct the defendant is alleged to have committed. Many factors can influence whether a charge is elevated to the level of a felony, including, but not limited […]
Is rape a felony in Michigan?
Under Michigan law, specific crimes, such as rape, sexual assault and sexual battery, are contained in the general category of criminal sexual conduct. There are different levels of criminal sexual conduct that the state recognizes, and some of those different levels rise to the level of felony charges. For example, first-degree criminal sexual conduct is […]
What are the penalties for a home invasion conviction?
In Michigan, there are several degrees of the crime of home invasion, and the punishments vary accordingly. A person commits first degree home invasion, when they enter a dwelling without the owner’s permission and with the intent to commit a felony, either while the defendant was armed with a dangerous weapon or someone was lawfully […]
Michigan firm fights for individuals facing felony charges
A felony conviction in Michigan can not only lead to a long prison sentence, financially crippling fines, and damage to one’s reputation, but it can affect an individual’s ability to find and obtain housing, employment, and education. With so much on the line, Michiganders who are accused of committing a felony need to be sure […]
Fleeing the police is a felony in Michigan
Most Michigan residents have been pulled over by the police at one time or another. The experience can be stressful and intimidating, even when the stop is for something minor, like a nonfunctioning taillight. For this reason, some individuals may be wary of stopping when instructed to do so by a police officer. Although that […]
Embezzlement, its penalties, and how to defend against it
There are a number of types of felony charges in Michigan. Those who wind up facing any of these charges need to ensure that they adequately defend themselves, lest they be convicted and thereby forced to submit to strict penalties. In order to avoid what could be a long prison sentence, financially devastating fines and […]
What is bail and what types of bonds can be used?
Michigan residents who are arrested and charged with a crime often have a lot on their mind, and they may find themselves consumed by worry and fear. Although much of a person’s concern is centered on the outcome of the case as a whole, there may be preliminary matters, the outcome of which could affect […]
Michigan human trafficking carries serious penalties
Michiganders who have knowledge of the criminal justice system know that felony offenses are treated more seriously than misdemeanors. Yet, not all felonies are created equal. A murder charge, for example, can carry much more significant penalties, and a prosecutor may pursue a conviction more aggressively than a charge for felony assault. Though this may […]
The law surrounding making terroristic threats
In today’s world, state and national security is a top priority. Surveillance efforts continue in post-9/11 America, and for good reason. Yet, government intrusion into our personal lives can lead to unwarranted criminal allegations. Sometimes those accusations involve terrorist, which could lead to serious charges. Failing to be aware of the laws surrounding these instances […]
Facing felony allegations? Our firm stands ready to help
Several times on this blog we have talked about felonies and the penalties associated with them. Allegations regarding a felony offense are quite serious and should be treated as such. This means that if you are facing felony charges you may want to carefully plan your criminal defense. Failing to do so could result in […]
