Few legal topics generate as much confusion or carry consequences as severe as Michigan’s age of consent laws. Whether you’re a parent, educator, young adult, or someone facing criminal allegations, understanding what the law actually says is critical. Getting it…
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, you’re likely focused on the immediate fallout: potential jail time, fines, and the stress of navigating the court system. But for licensed professionals across the state, there’s a second, equally serious…
Prosecutors have a massive amount of discretion when deciding to file charges in a criminal case. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you or someone you care about is under investigation or you’re worried a charge is coming.…
The First 72 Hours After an Arrest in Michigan Marine, Former Police Officer, Former Prosecutor, and Current Mid-Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney If you or someone you love has been arrested in Michigan, the next 72 hours will shape everything that…
Can You Go to Jail for Breach of Contract in Michigan? The short answer is no, not usually. In Michigan, failing to complete work you were paid for is almost always a civil matter, not a criminal one. But that…
What happens when a mistaken dorm entry becomes a Home Invasion Charge You can go to jail for walking into the wrong house while drunk, and the consequences exceed what most college students realize. In Michigan, what feels like an…
Retail Fraud in Michigan If you accidentally forgot to scan an item at Target, Walmart, or Meijer, what happens next depends entirely on one word: intent. Under Michigan law, retail fraud requires proof that you meant to steal. An honest…
A builder can be arrested for using deposit money on another job. Under the Michigan Builders Trust Fund Act, taking funds from one project to cover costs on a different project is not just a civil matter it is a…
Under MCL 400.607, Michigan’s primary Medicaid fraud statute, it’s a felony to knowingly make a false statement to obtain Medicaid payments. That word knowingly is doing a lot of work. It doesn’t mean you consciously decided to steal from Medicaid.…
Resisting & Obstructing Charges in Michigan In many criminal cases, a charge of resisting and obstructing is a strategic tool used by the state to transform a minor infraction into a felony-level negotiation. Michigan law, specifically MCL 750.81d, classifies resisting,…