Are Robocalls Illegal?
June 06, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws
If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. If you’re getting a lot of robocalls trying to sell you something, odds are the calls are illegal. Many are also probably...
Rules of Expungement: New Changes to Michigan Law
May 05, 2022 Criminal Defense|Expungement|Michigan Laws
Expungement allows a person charged with a crime to get a clean slate. However, Michigan is changing the expunction process which could affect many people in the criminal justice system. Keep reading for more information. What Is Expungement? Expungement is...
Michigan Expands Public Access to Child Abuse Registry
May 05, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws|Sexual Abuse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to expand the public’s access to the state’s child abuse registry. Keep reading for more information. The Child Abuse Registry In Michigan, those convicted of child abuse are added to a...
Michigan Media Outlets Will No Longer Receive Driving Records
April 04, 2022 Car Accidents|Criminal Defense|DUI|Gun Violence|Michigan Driver's License|Michigan Laws|OWI
The Michigan Secretary of State office released an update that they will stop releasing driving records for victims of violence to the news media. Here is what you should know. Media Secretary Jocelyn Benson’s office has announced that it will...
Is Grooming a Crime?
February 02, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws|Sexual Abuse
Grooming – the act of cultivating behavior to exploit a child. While the term has only recently entered the public lexicon, it has been an undercurrent of many criminal cases over the years. However, is grooming a crime? Grooming Defined...
