Sobriety Court an Unlikely Success Story
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When The Stakes Are This High,
You Need A Real Defense
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I recently had a client that was convicted of a sex offense in Arizona. The odd was that he was not present in the state at the time of trial. He had been given permission by the judge to return to Michigan to treat a tumor. The trial date adjourned. All of a sudden, the judge decided he wanted him…
Embezzlement is a crime involving a person who is entrusted with property or money of another and then converts to his or her own use. To put that in plainer English, it typically occurs when a person works for a company and takes money, often from a cash drawer, or property, (gift cards and the like) and then keeps it…
Believe it or not, people in Michigan are now being charged as distributors of Child Porn merely be downloading it on their own computer. There is not need for it to be forwarded to a third party. Recently, I have noticed a number of cases in which the prosecution is charing my client with possessing and distributing child pornography, or…
An arraignment is the first court appearance for a person facing criminal charges. The purpose of an arraignment is 1) inform the person of the charge or charges pending against him or her 2) set bond 3) set the next court date. Generally, arraignments are fairly quick and painless. That is not to say that they can’t be somewhat stressful;…
Regarding credibility and expertise in the courtroom. Do your research and make sure to hire an attorney that has real experience defending clients, not just because they say they are “the best.” It could be the difference between going or not going to jail. If you need advice on your situation, call me now: https://maesenlaw.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Credibility-and-Expertise-in-the-Courtroom.mp4
Watch what you say to the police- It can (and will) be used against you. Never EVER talk to the police without consulting with your attorney- I have a specific example of what can happen if you do. It could be the difference between going to jail or not. If you need advice on your situation, call me now: https://maesenlaw.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Never-EVER-Talk-To-The-Police-Without-Consulting-Your-Attorney-Here-s-Why..mp4
Don’t refuse a Breathalyzer – It makes your case worse. Implied consent and drunk driving in Michigan.Don’t make matters worse- Submitting to a Breathalyzer is better than the alternative. If you need advice on your situation, call me now: https://maesenlaw.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Don-t-Refuse-a-Breathalyzer-It-Can-Make-Things-Worse.mp4
CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE 1ST DEGREE INVOLVES PENETRATION. THIS IS THE MOST SERIOUS FORM OF CSC IN MICHIGAN. THERE ARE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE CRIME CAN CARRY WITH IT A MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE OF 25 YEARS TO LIFE. THIS IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT. THAT IS WHY ATTORNEYS OFTEN ASK FOR SUCH LARGE RETAINERS IN THESE CASES. THE 25…