America incarcerates much more of its population, percentage-wise, than many other countries around the world. In Michigan, many people have difficulty reintegrating into society after leaving prison. Even after completing their sentences, they're faced with real...
How a misdemeanor plea could impact your criminal record
When the state decides to charge you with a crime, they will often try to charge you with the most severe offense possible under the circumstances. One of the reasons that prosecutors bring serious charges against defendants is to push them into accepting plea deals...
Michigan Supreme Court establishes new rule in criminal cases
As we see on television programs, evidence plays a large role in a criminal case. Prosecutors must “prove beyond a reasonable doubt” that an individual committed a crime. Often, this evidence is collected in the discovery process. What is the discovery process?...
The basics of a misdemeanor
When people receive misdemeanor charges in Michigan, they may wonder what this charge means for their lives. It is important to understand what a misdemeanor is, as well as how it might impact a person's life. Many people may know that people receive misdemeanor...