People in Michigan who have lost loved ones might keep a close check on the funeral home they use after reading about the alleged crimes of a mother and daughter who owned a funeral home in another state. The 66-year-old mother and her 43-year-old daughter have faced...
Month: March 2020
Felonies: When can entrapment be used as a defense?
When residents of Michigan or elsewhere sell drugs to someone who turns out to be a government agent or undercover police officer, the seller might accuse the buyer of entrapment. But what is entrapment? For entrapment to occur, a police officer, DEA officer, FBI...
Eyewitnesses are incredibly unreliable
Should we even use eyewitness testimony in the courtroom? To some, the question seems astounding. It's one of the most common types of evidence. When an eyewitness comes forward to share their account, it can drastically change a court case. For even longer than the...
White collar crimes: Man pleads guilty in $2.5 million fraud case
Facing federal fraud charges in Michigan is serious, and convictions can lead to years in federal prison and significant fines. A construction company owner in another state recently pleaded guilty to federal charges involving $2.5 million concealed from the IRS....
Alleged car hijacker charged with 4 felonies in Michigan
A 22-year-old woman is accused of hijacking a pickup truck in front of a motel in Franklin, Michigan, on the morning of Valentine's Day. The owner of the vehicle claims he left the vehicle running right outside the door of his motel room when he alleges he saw a woman...