Category: Protect Your Rights
Can I Be Charged With A Crime For Getting, Providing Or Participating In An Abortion In Michigan?
On June 24th, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe V. Wade, the landmark decision that asserted the constitutional right to choose to have an abortion. The Supreme Court also struck down Planned Parenthood V. Casey, which further elaborated on the …
- June 28, 2022
- Protect Your Rights, The Justice System
Prison v. jail: the differences
Michigan residents facing a criminal charge often have many questions and fears. One of their biggest concerns usually involves whether or not they will face any sort of incarceration, and what exactly the difference is between jail and prison.
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…- January 14, 2022
- Protect Your Rights
Is a public defender right for your criminal defense?
There’s a lot at stake when you’re charged with a criminal offense. Therefore, you should do everything you can to try to protect yourself and your future. This means building a strong criminal defense. If you qualify for the assistance …
- August 20, 2021
- Protect Your Rights
FBI cellphone app brings criminals around the world to them
No one objects to searches and violations of privacy when law enforcement catches “the bad guys.” A case in point occurred when over 9,000 law enforcement officials from the United States and Australia collaborated to collect text messages by alleged …
- July 10, 2021
- Evidence, Protect Your Rights
Detroit Police Roll Out Intense New Surveillance Technology
Among many other things, 2020 was a year of civil unrest throughout much of the United States, including here in Michigan. Massive protests, along with notable crime trends in the Detroit area, highlighted the tense relationship between law enforcement and …
- February 4, 2021
- Evidence, Protect Your Rights, The Justice System
Losing a job due to assault allegations
Those accused of assault often face many hardships in their lives, not only in the immediate future but even years down the road. For example, some people face long-term career challenges due to an assault case, especially if they lost …
- June 1, 2020
- Protect Your Rights