Wesley Todd PLLC Legal Blog

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...

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...