DETROIT CRIMINAL LAW BLOG
New Michigan “Red Flag” Laws: Safe Storage Of Firearms & Background Check Legislation
Two new gun safety bills were signed into law by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on April 13th. The first stipulates safe storage requirements for firearms in homes where minors may be present. The second law requires background checks and registration …
- April 24, 2023
- Gun Law
Jury Selection in a Criminal Case
Jury selection is an intricate process that can make or break a trial. If it looks like your case may be headed to trial, it is important to understand what goes on behind the scenes during jury selection so you …
- April 11, 2023
- The Justice System
What are the exceptions to the warrant requirement for searches?
People in Michigan have a reasonable expectation of privacy. It is one of the rights people have through the 4th Amendment of the Constitution. This prevents the police from simply entering a person’s home when they wish to search for …
- April 5, 2023
- Police & You
Can eyewitness accounts of crimes be inaccurate?
We see it on television and in movies all the time. During a criminal trial, a witness points at the defendant and says, “I saw them commit the crime.”
Such evidence may seem clear cut, but this is not always …
- March 30, 2023
- The Justice System
Know your rights if you face a criminal charge
Most of our readers in Michigan know that when someone is arrested, they are supposed to be “read their rights” before any questioning by law enforcement. That, of course, refers to the “Miranda rights,” so-called because of the name of …
- March 30, 2023
- Protecting Your Rights, The Justice System
What is considered GoFundMe fraud?
GoFundMe is an increasingly popular online fundraising platform. It can be used as a successful and legitimate way to raise money for those in need and charitable causes.
Unfortunately, some people are accused of taking advantage of other people’s generosity …
- March 30, 2023
- White Collar Crime