Facing a heroin charge is a very serious crime. The punishment you may incur will vary based on the severity of your offense.There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to penalizing drug offenders. Every case is unique and requires its own special handling....
Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Law Blog
Social media warrants and the Fourth Amendment
It is no secret that law enforcement agencies now rely on social media as means of gathering information to charge individuals with crimes. But where do authorities draw the line between zealous investigations and privacy violations? Chances are that what they believe...
Parents and teens should talk about ‘sexting.’
As a new school year begins, parents of students going into high school are likely concerned about the new friends their children will be making, how their hormones may guide them into questionable decisions, and whether the “puppy love” relationships they...
How the state police may decide to cite you
It’s not very often that we talk about traffic violations on this blog, but we find it important enough to discuss them through this post for a variety of reasons. First, with Labor Day weekend coming soon, traffic enforcement will undoubtedly be higher,...
Martin Shkreli found guilty on several, but not all, counts
A jury reached a verdict last Friday against “the most hated man in America.” Martin Shkreli stood accused of eight criminal counts related to the funding of two hedge funds he managed as well as a biotech company.Federal prosecutors believed that Shkreli...
‘All cash’ real estate purchases garnering more scrutiny
Home renovation shows are arguably as popular as they have ever been. Perhaps it is the market driving their notoriety as in Michigan there are a number of distressed properties for investors to purchase and renovate. One could say that better economic...
Should Police Departments Control Body Camera Footage?
Two weeks after a Minneapolis police officer fatally shot an Australian woman in the alley behind her house after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault, the Minneapolis Police Department expanded its policy regarding when officers must activate their body...
Where exactly is the line for tax evasion?
If there is one thing that business owners across a wide spectrum of industries can agree on, it is that they all want to pay as little in taxes as legally possible. Reducing a business’ tax burden can leave more money available to invest in the business and to...
Should you always trust evidence from the crime lab?
If you are charged with a crime and are required to submit to testing so that authorities can collect relevant evidence against you, chances are that it is a crime lab that will analyze the samples you provide. The same could be said for investigations geared towards...
Things to consider before answering questions for the police
If you have ever been asked by the police to answer questions in the investigation of a crime, you may think that talking to investigators will be okay. After all, the police will make it seem like having a conversation is nothing to worry about, especially if they...

