Is Grooming a Crime?
February 02, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws|Sexual Abuse
Grooming – the act of cultivating behavior to exploit a child. While the term has only recently entered the public lexicon, it has been an undercurrent of many criminal cases over the years. However, is grooming a crime? Grooming Defined...
Michigan’s Raise the Age Bill
January 01, 2022 Criminal Defense|Juvenile Crimes|Michigan Laws
Michigan legislators have passed the "Raise the Age" bill. Here's what you should know. Aging Up This historic bill will raise the age limit for the adult criminal justice system. Previously, 17 year olds convicted of a crime would be...
When Police Break the Law: The Trial of Kim Potter
January 01, 2022 Criminal Defense|Gun Violence
Former police officer Kim Potter is on trial for killing 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in 2020. Her case is an example of what may happen when police break the law. Keep reading to learn more. Background In...