What is involuntary manslaughter?
In Michigan, car crashes and other accidents caused by one person may result in the death of another. If the person who caused the fatal accident was accused of criminal negligence, they may find themselves facing an involuntary manslaughter charge. Simply put, a person may be charged with involuntary manslaughter if they accidentally cause another […]
Can I face burglary charges if I don’t go through with the crime?
Not burglary per se. However, there are many laws in Michigan that attempt to curtail burglary by criminalizing certain acts. Amongst these is possession of certain items that are known to be used in burglaries. These items include explosives like nitroglycerine or any other device, tool, or substance that is meant to be used to […]
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 […]
Couple found by police wanted in 2012 crime spree
A 34-year-old man and his 22-year-old girlfriend, who referred to themselves as Bonnie and Clyde, were both taken into custody in Michigan. The man was wanted in connection with several home invasions that reportedly took place in the summer of 2012. He was charged with first-degree home invasion, receiving and concealing a firearm knowing it […]
Michigan contractor convicted in defective weapon parts case
A 55-year-old man was found guilty of fraud and document-altering charges on Oct. 23. Sentencing for the felony charges is slated for Nov. 3, at which point the man is required to surrender to the United States Marshal’s Office. The man is said to have provided defective machine gun and grenade launcher parts to the […]
Minnesota man facing felony charges after accidental shooting
A Minnesota man recently turned himself in to police after a Sept. 8 incident in connection to an accidental shooting. The 21-year-old man faces felony gun charges in relation to the accident. Police said that the victim, a 20-year-old man, was driving his Pontiac Aztek on Orchard Street in Mt. Clemens at the time of […]
How are felonies sentenced in Michigan?
Residents in Michigan may benefit from learning more about the state’s guidelines for felony sentencing. The most recent changes to the guidelines during 2014 have made it a felony offense to engage in certain activities with ammunitions. These guidelines are intended for felony offenses with indeterminate sentences. The guidelines are not applicable to offenses that […]
Michigan business owner charged with felony assault
A 25-year-old Bay City thrift store owner was charged by law enforcement officers with two felonies for allegedly striking a teenager in the back of his head with a shovel on Sept. 5 around 4:54 p.m. There were conflicting witness reports. Some indicated that the defendant acted without provocation while others told officers the business […]
Man receives charges after meth raid at his home
Police in Michigan arrested a 55-year-old man on Aug. 5 after allegedly discovering meth waste in his home. The raid took place in Lockport Township and was conducted by the St. Joseph County Special Response Team and the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics Unit. Afterwards, the St. Joseph County Health Department declared that the man’s […]
Michigan woman pleads guilty in party store burglary
An 18-year-old woman has pleaded guilty in relation to her role in an alleged robbery of a party store located in Hampton Township. Prosecutors agreed to drop one charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny in exchange for the woman’s plea of guilty to one count of the same charge. Prosecutors also […]
