As rare as it is for a defense team to use an insanity defense for their client, it’s even rarer for a defendant to be found incompetent to stand trial. However, does happen. When it happens, it’s a very different proceeding from using an insanity defense.
Jason Dalton considered using the insanity defense. Dalton is the Uber driver accused of killing six people in a shooting spree in West Michigan in 2016. He surprised his defense attorney Eusebio Solis by pleading guilty to all counts of first-degree murder contrary to Solis’s advice.
Is a post-conviction appeal possible? Can a defendant challenge a conviction after they have received a guilty verdict?
Navigating the juvenile court system can be overwhelming and scary for parents and teenagers. We are here to help. The juvenile court system is set up differently from the adult system. One of the main differences is in how the goals of each court system are different from each other.
If you are the guardian, parent or loved-one of a teenager who has been arrested and charged with a crime, it can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Juvenile arrests are an overwhelming experience especially for those who have no knowledge of the criminal justice system. It is distressing for those who haven’t experienced the…
Did you know that arson is considered a violent crime, like murder or sexual assault in Michigan? You could be looking at a prison sentence of up to 20 years if you deliberately set fire to someone’s property – even if it’s your own!
It is our pleasure at The David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC to serve you. Whether you are someone we represent through the law practice or one of our valuable readers, we hope to give you useful and accurate information as well as hope in your difficult encounters with the criminal justice system. Every year,…
One of the most prominent types of arrests made during the holiday season is for drunk driving – or operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Did you know that the state of Michigan takes child abuse charges very seriously? Like most states in our union, if you are charged with some form of child abuse, it can be challenging to defend. No matter what your side of the story is, prosecutors take the safety of minors very seriously. In addition,…
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