Criminal Defense Articles
Michigan Minor in Possession (MIP) Law)
Public Act No. 63 was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm on April 12, 2004, giving Michigan one of the toughest Minor in Possession (MIP) laws in the country. The MIP Michigan law was first revised in the year 1998 and Public Act No. 63 is the first major revision after that… read more
Michigan Retail Fraud – What Defendants Need to Know
If you have been arrested for shoplifting, it can be a major crime depending on whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony you are being charged with. More often than not, this will depend on how much the stolen item is worth… read more
Probation Violations in Michigan
Probation is a sentence which may be imposed by a court in lieu of incarceration. A defendant who is “on probation” has been convicted of a crime but has served only part of the sentence in prison or has not served time at all. In Michigan, probation is a sentencing option for misdemeanors and many felonies (these are commonly called “probationable” offenses), but not for higher-order felonies, such as capital crimes, forcible rape, and others… read more
How to Terminate a Personal Protection Order (PPO)
Being named in a Personal Protection Order (PPO) has significant legal ramifications that could affect your employment, reputation, and education… read more
You should first know that domestic violence charges are aggressively prosecuted in Michigan, even when the victim wishes to drop the charges… read more
