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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...