Why Would an Innocent Person Take a Plea Deal?
May 05, 2023 Criminal Defense
Putting all of your eggs in one basket and hoping you will be cleared of all charges might be nerve-wracking whether this is your first time facing criminal charges or if you are innocent but face a serious penalty. The...
One Couple Stole Billions In Bitcoin: How They Did It And What Happens Now
August 08, 2022 Criminal Defense
Cryptocurrency is all the rage among young investors. It allows investors to contribute to the blockchain's pivotal technological advancement while making money. However, the things that make crypto great are also the things that make it risky. One couple took...
Michigan Cracks Down on Organized Retail Crime
July 07, 2022 Criminal Defense
Sen. Jim Runestad’s legislation to penalize organized retail crime under the state’s racketeering statute was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.“Criminals at the top of these organized mobs and rings will now be held accountable, not only for...
Michigan Task Force Petitions for Juvenile Leniency
July 07, 2022 Criminal Defense
In June 2020, a 15-year-old Michigan girl was incarcerated for violating her probation. The crime: not doing her schoolwork during the COVID-19 pandemic. She had been placed on probation in April 2020 for fighting with her mother and petty theft....
Protective Orders: What You Should Know
June 06, 2022 Criminal Defense
A Michigan woman was denied a protection order against her husband two weeks before she and her family were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide, court documents show. Her death is shining light on the need for protective orders. What...