Criminal Defense

The spring season is full of opportunities to celebrate. There are some very exciting Saint Patrick's Day festivals across West Michigan. There are concerts at various venues and sporting events at many of the colleges and universities across the state.  Additionally,...

Recreational use of marihuana became legal in Michigan in 2018. However, there are several regulations regarding plant ownership, the amount you can buy per transaction and how much you can have in your possession. Understanding Michigan’s cannabis laws can make the...

A criminal record can affect your future, making it harder to find a job, secure housing or obtain professional licenses. In Michigan, Clean Slate laws allow many people to clear their records through expungement. This process removes certain convictions from public...

People who are facing criminal charges often worry about what the outcome of the case will be. Going through a trial and having to wait to hear if they’re found guilty can be traumatic. Then, they have to wait for the sentencing hearing.  For some people, a plea deal...

There are two main ways that the police can enter your home. The first is if they get your consent, such as when an officer simply knocks on the door and asks you to come inside and have a look around. The second is when they get a search warrant from a judge, which...

In Michigan, legal statutes officially define cyberbullying as a criminal behavior that is prohibited by law. Cyberbullying is generally defined as attempting to intimidate or harass someone online in a way that causes harm. For instance, if someone makes a credible...

Being wrongly accused of shoplifting can be distressing and embarrassing. You will likely have shop staff, security guards and perhaps the police, treating you like a criminal, despite the fact you have done nothing wrong. All this may play out in front of your family...

Many of us are familiar with the stomach-dropping feeling when we see flashing lights in the rearview mirror. At that moment, the only thing you’re trying to remember is whether your registration is in the glovebox or center console. But it’s also important to...

If the police have a search warrant for your property, you should read it carefully to verify its validity before allowing them to enter. While the police can give you a reasonable amount of time to review the warrant and ask for clarification when needed, you can't...

Many cars don’t require turning a key in the ignition to start them. They start with a simple push of a button as long as the key fob is nearby. That can make them easy to steal – with the right equipment. Some new Michigan laws are aimed at curbing the use of this...