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Illegal Drug Manufacturing in Michigan: Crimes, Penalties & Defense

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Gavel, handcuffs, and drugs depicting illegal drug manufacturing

Are you or is a loved one facing charges for illegal drug manufacturing in Michigan?

What You Want to Know About a Federal Grand Jury

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Scale of justice depicting Federal Grand Jury

Have you or has someone you love received a subpoena to appear before a Federal Grand Jury?

If so, you want to know all you can about what to expect. You are doing a wise thing, learning about your situation. What you choose to do or say – or not – can impact the rest of your life.

How Fake News Stories About Police Shootings Are Leading to Riots

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Police car lights at night depicting Fake News Stories About Police Shootings Are Leading to Riots.

Fake news stories have been at the forefront of our national discussions for four years now. Both sides of the political aisle have accused the other of promulgating lies in the media and on social media.

Racially Motivated Assault Case in Michigan: What You’ll Want to Know

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Law gavel and books depicting racially motivated assault

As the summer of 2020 moves forward, many of us are going about our business and hoping the world will return to normal sometime soon.

Sales Tax Fraud: Crimes, Penalties & Defense

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Coins and gavel depicting sales tax fraud

You may have heard it called “cooking the books.” In this post, we will take a close look at sales tax fraud examples, the penalties, and defense.

How to Use Your Defendant Statement in Court

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Law gavel depicting defendant statement in court

What is a defendant statement in court?

Federal Sentencing Process: What You Need to Know

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American flag, gavel, and federal sentencing attorney, David J. Kramer

The federal sentencing process can be complicated. If you are facing federal criminal charges, it is critical that you have an experienced federal attorney by your side.

If all your information about court procedure comes from the movies, you might think the judge issues a sentence immediately after the verdict, accompanied by several swift hammers with the gavel for dramatic effect.

However, that is not at all how federal sentencing works. Sentencing happens at a completely separate hearing after the trial is over. You might be surprised by how much discretion a judge has over the length and type of your sentence.

Operation Legend in Detroit: What it Means for You

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Detroit skyline depicting Operation Legend coming to Detroit.

Have you heard of Operation Legend?

COVID-19. Protests. Riots. Escalating gun violence across the country. It’s hard to stay out of the news even if you want to these days. It’s hard for the average person to stay sane when confronted with this level of fear.

Federal Sex Crimes: What You Need to Know

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American flag, Bible, and gavel depicting federal sex crimes.

Did you know there was a difference between state and federal sex crimes?

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Corporate Fraud in Michigan: Charges, Penalties & Defense

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Business man tucking envelope in suit depicting corporate fraud.

Are you or is someone you love being investigated for corporate fraud?