Wesley Todd PLLC Legal Blog

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...

Being detained by police officers can be a very stressful experience, particularly if you’ve never been in that situation before. Even if you don’t think that you’ll ever have to deal with that type of situation, it’s best for you to know a few important points about...

There are situations where a prosecutor is willing to offer some version of immunity to someone who has evidence they need in a criminal case in order to encourage their cooperation and – more than likely – their testimony in court. Immunity is designed to protect a...

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...