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The articles below contain information that could be of interest to anyone facing a criminal charge in Michigan. Work with an MI criminal defense lawyer now to protect yourself from the penalties for criminal charges.

Michigan Super Drunk Super DUI Law

A 2010 change to drunk driving laws makes it possible for offenders with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) to be harshly punished under a Super Drunk or Super DUI category offense. Officially known as the “High Alcohol Enhanced Penalty Law,” persons who drive drunk with a BAC over twice the legal limit (0.17% or higher) can face enhanced criminal punishment, even for a first offense. Read more about the Super Drunk law in Michigan in this article:

Michigan “Super DUI” Law Treats First Time Offenders Harshly

Michigan Possession of Child Pornography Charges

Possessing images, video, or other media that depicts sex acts involving a minor can result in serious felony possession of child pornography charges. Possession can include saving to a hard drive, printing a hard copy, editing or resizing images, sharing, emailing, posting, or otherwise viewing the material with the ability to do these things. Child pornography charges can result from sexting cases, child abusive materials charges, and more, and it is critical to hire an experienced Michigan sex crime defense lawyer if you have been accused of possessing child porn.

Read more in this article: Michigan High Court Considers the Term “Possession of Child Pornography”

Michigan Law Articles for Students, Children, Juvenile Offenders, and Parents

If you’re wondering how the Michigan criminal justice system works, how different laws could affect you or your loved ones, or how to guard against criminal activity, read through the following articles.

How to Say NO to Drugs

Lawyers, Attorneys and More! – A Kid’s Guide to the U.S. Government

A Student’s Guide to the Law of the Land and The Supreme Court

Branches of Government and Laws of the Land for Kids!

Cyberbullying: The New Online Crime

Juvenile Crime Prevention

Internet Security for Children

A Guide to America's Attorney Generals

Criminal & Civil Cases: What Happens in a Courtroom?

What To Do If You Are Accused of a Crime

A Guide to the Most Popular Lawyer Movies of All Time

A Guide to Presidential Elections

Kid's Guide to the Declaration of Independence

Protect Your Child From Identity Theft

Five Reasons You Should Take a Self-Defense Class

Understanding the Law for Kids

A Students' Guide to a Legal Career

Preventing Crime in Michigan

The following articles and resources contain valuable information about preventing crime in Michigan. Reducing the risk of becoming a victim of a crime, or reducing the risk of you or your loved one committing a crime is essential, and the more information you have, the better prepared you will be to stop crime before it occurs.

How to Lose Your Driver's License

License Plates by State and More!

Preventing Hate Crimes

Personal Safety Guides: Protect Yourself Against Sex Crimes

Juvenile Crime Prevention

Protecting Yourself Against Personal Crimes

Protecting Your Home Against Burglary and Crime

Prevent Crime: Starting a Neighborhood Watch

Medical Marijuana Laws in Michigan

Medical marijuana (marihuana) is a hot topic in the justice system, and there are strict laws surrounding possession of medicinal marijuana, use of marijuana, cultivation of plants, and other related actions. This article goes through some of the issues facing medical marijuana patients and the legislation surrounding marijuana.

Medical Marijuana: MI Voters Say Yes, MDCH Says Not Yet

Michigan Department of Corrections Budget

The state spends huge amounts of money on incarceration and other Department of Corrections expenses, and are looking for ways to cut costs. Releasing detained prisoners, removing mandatory minimum sentences, and other factors could save the state of Michigan millions. Read through this article for more information on the budget struggles of the department.

Michigan Department of Corrections Struggles With Budget Challenges

Michigan and USA Criminal Law History

Understanding how the law affects cases today starts with knowing the history of the criminal justice system and legislation that is important in today’s cases. The Bill of Rights, past criminal cases, and historical criminal law procedures can all play a role in any criminal case, and the following articles will provide you with information that could be interesting and helpful throughout your case.

Criminal Amendments in the Bill of Rights

Famous Criminal Law Cases in U.S. History

The History of Criminal Law

Attorney and Legal Resources

This group of articles serves as a resource list for attorneys and prospective attorneys. Oftentimes it can be hard to find the resources you need, we have collected a list of items that we have found to be most helpful.

The Ultimate Tool For Acing Your Law Exam

A Defense Lawyers Guide to DWI & DUI Prevention

The Lawyers Guide to Criminal Defense Ethics

An Attorney's Guide to a Career in Law

Guide To Popular Lawyer Jargon

Criminal Law: The Differences Between a Felony & a Misdemeanor

The Process of Becoming a Lawyer

Our Law Firm: Our attorneys are always aware of changes to Michigan legislation, current legal issues affecting cases in courts statewide, and trends that could affect criminal defense clients. It is critical that you be aware how the justice system works, what different charges in Michigan actually mean, and how to best protect yourself from harsh criminal penalties, making it important to gather as much information as possible before taking any legal action. While you should always consult with an experienced defense attorney in Michigan, reading articles from knowledgeable attorneys and accessing other online resources can be a great tool for anyone who is facing charges, or just interested in the Michigan criminal justice system.

If you have been charged with an offense in any of the state’s 83 counties, our experienced team of attorneys is available now to begin protecting your rights and freedom. Our strategic defense has helped clients who face extremely serious charges, complex legal situations, and difficult court battles. We know how to defend against sex crime, drug crime, violent crime, white collar crime, drunk driving, juvenile crime, and other accusations, and will do everything we can to deliver the best defense possible throughout every stage of your case.