Wesley Todd PLLC Legal Blog

In almost every criminal trial, there is at least one eyewitness. Eyewitnesses are called to testify and give their version of events. Before trial, witnesses generally give a formal statement to the police. This helps police investigate the case. However, in court,...

If the police have probable cause to search your premises or belongings, they can get a warrant from a judge or district court magistrate.  With this warrant, they can search for stolen property or other evidence of a crime. If the police come to your property with a...

Investigators may want to access your phone if you get arrested. Maybe the police took your phone along with your other possessions during the arrest. But the device is locked behind a fingerprint or a numerical code, so they’re asking you to open it for them. They...

Drunk driving is against the law throughout Michigan. It’s illegal to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher for adults or any amount for those under 21. Michigan, like all states, has a serious problem when it comes to people driving under the...

When a judge hands down a sentence at the end of a criminal case that ends in a conviction, the defendant at issue is ordered to pay some sort of specific debt to society. This obligation may include imprisonment, fines and/or community service requirements, among...

At some point in a criminal investigation, law enforcement officers may ask you to take a polygraph test, also known as a lie detector. Many people will agree, thinking they have nothing to hide. But taking that lie-detector test can be a big mistake and actually work...

Aggravated assault is a more grievous form of assault that typically results in felony charges due to its serious nature. If you are facing charges of aggravated assault, a conviction can have serious repercussions for you.  A robust defense strategy can help you...

A domestic violence charge is a serious matter with severe consequences. But what happens if you face charges for a crime you know you did not commit? Before anything else, do not panic. Understanding the charges against you is crucial to planning your next steps....

All criminal cases center around evidence. The stronger the evidence of the prosecution, the more likely a conviction. At the same time, if the defense can poke holes in that evidence, then this casts reasonable doubt over the case.  In some situations, evidence may...

Hitting a concert with friends and enjoying a drink or two is a classic way to unwind. But the fun can turn sour if you get caught driving under the influence at a checkpoint on the way home. You might be wondering: if I pace myself and drink plenty of water, would I...