Whether you’re facing charges for felony drug offenses or white-collar crimes, there’s a chance the police officers will want to enter your home. They may want to conduct interviews and talk with you, or they may want to search the home to find evidence. There are...
Criminal Defense
2 ways the police can access your social media messages
When accused of certain crimes, the police may want to read social media messages. This can be a form of evidence in a potential trial. For instance, perhaps it’s a white-collar crime like embezzlement, and you have been accused of a conspiracy with another employee...
Why do character witnesses matter in financial crime trials?
Financial crime trials often dissect ledgers and trace transactions, but what about the person behind the numbers? Character witnesses offer a crucial dimension, providing insights into your integrity, honesty and ethical conduct. If you are facing financial crime...
What are the penalties for a drug conspiracy charge?
You may not think of yourself as a criminal mastermind, but the law does not always see it that way. Drug conspiracy cases often involve a tangled web of relationships, allegations and evidence. When your freedom is on the line, understanding the potential penalties...
Consent searches in Michigan: Your right to say no
A consent search happens when a person allows police to search them, their property or their vehicle without a warrant. This typically occurs when an officer lacks probable cause for a search but suspects illegal activity. However, it’s important to know that you have...
How does intent affect felony drug possession cases?
You're at a party in Grand Rapids. A friend hands you a small bag, asking you to hold it. Later, during a traffic stop, police find it. Suddenly, you're facing felony drug charges. This real-world scenario raises an important question: How does intent factor into drug...
Understanding prescription drug fraud: Common schemes and legal consequences
Prescription drug fraud is a serious issue in Michigan, carrying severe legal consequences. This type of fraud involves deceptive practices aimed at illegally acquiring controlled substances. Whether you are facing charges or want to understand the law better, gaining...
Can you go to jail for joking about selling drugs?
Joking about selling drugs might seem harmless to some, but it can have severe legal consequences. The law does not take drug-related comments lightly. Even if you are innocently joking, authorities might not see it that way. Drug conspiracy laws aim to prevent the...
Searches of Michigan residences lead to drug seizures
The Michigan State Police has reported that significant quantities of illegal drugs were discovered and seized during searches of residences in Hartford and Watervliet on April 10. A 36-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have been taken into custody in connection...
The penalties for embezzlement in Michigan
Michigan law defines embezzlement as the theft or misappropriation of funds or property that has been entrusted to an individual by another person or a business. A store clerk who takes money out of a cash register and an executor who misappropriates estate assets...