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...
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...
