It is no secret that our country has become more and more politically divided. We hear about the strong opinions held by one wing of the political spectrum all the time – almost daily. Meanwhile, while most of us are distracted by bad news all over the country and the world. It seems to be…
In the State of Michigan, grand jury proceedings are rarely used. However, the grand jury does play in important part in criminal proceedings. It’s just not the one we focus on: the guilt or innocence of a defendant or penalties imposed.
If you are a podcast listener and interested in true crime stories from around the country, you may have already heard about Up And Vanished. This podcast by Atlanta filmmaker Payne Lindsey is about the 2005 disappearance of teacher Tara Grinstead. It is an exploration of a mystery and the unexpected way the truth unfolded…
In criminal court cases, every person being charged with a crime is entitled to a trial by a jury of his or her peers. The 6th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees everyone this right. This right is also written into the state laws of every state in our country.
Imagine this scenario. A police detective calls you and wants you to come in to talk about a case. You may or may not know what it pertains to. You may or may not have a story to tell. Stop. Do not talk to that police detective without first hiring an attorney. Why?
Many people who end up in a police encounter do not understand the seriousness of their charges. Or they don’t understand the way the criminal justice system really works because they don’t have much experience with it. Of course, nothing can take the place of professional legal representation when you are charged with a crime….
Have you ever wondered why you should hire a criminal defense attorney? Although there are a number of reasons, here are 10 to keep in mind.
Did you know there is a 1 in 3 chance that if you are murdered in America, police won’t be able to solve it? Did you know there are more than 211,000 open homicide cases since 1980 in this country? Definition Although the definition of a cold case varies from agency to agency, the National…
The Jeffrey Willis trial has been in the news a lot lately. If you’re not familiar with this case, Willis was convicted of first-degree for the 2014 murder of Rebekah Bletsch on November 2, 2017. Police believe Bletsch had been jogging on a country road when she was shot to death by Willis when he…
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