What is Child Protective Services? Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is an umbrella agency that promotes health, safety and welfare of citizens within the State of Michigan. Child Protection Services (CPS) falls within DHHS and is charged with investigating child abuse or neglect after someone reprots a suspicion that a child is not […]

Being accused of sexual abuse can be frightening and horrific. A conviction could attract hefty penalties and rob you of your freedom, which is why you can’t afford to plead guilty. You may not know what to do, but the best action is to consult a Bloomfield Hills criminal defense lawyer for legal counsel and […]

In Michigan, there are two statutes under which someone could be charged with resisting arrest. Resisting Arrest can be charged as either a felony by the state or a misdemeanor by the local prosecutor, based upon the specifics of the incident. The amount of “resistance” that may result in a charge is low. Both, however, […]

A drunk driving conviction in Michigan can have life-changing consequences. It is a crime for a driver to have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater if over age 21 or .02 or greater if under 21. In addition, Michigan has a high-BAC law with enhanced penalties for anyone caught driving with a […]

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the incidence of Domestic Violence has skyrocketed across the country. With people limiting their contact with outsiders and staying home, tensions have risen to a fevered pitch in many households in the past couple of years. As a result, there have been more people charged with Domestic Violence […]

Sexual abuse is rampant in the State of Michigan and the potential to be falsely accused is high. False accusations can ruin your life and negative results from the proceedings can have life-long consequences. While you may want to assume that the truth will prevail in court, that may not always happen and you can’t […]

The “Raise the Age” legislation went into effect on October 2021. Before that, anyone aged 17 and above was automatically charged as an adult for any offense. Right now, the age has been raised to 18 or older before an adult criminal charge is made compulsory. Michigan is keen on rehabilitating minors involved in juvenile […]

Teens are curious, and they want to explore the environment around them. They especially want to know what is happening online because they live in a digital age where social media and web surfing are second-nature. They can bypass parental controls even when you set them up on their devices. Unfortunately, their curiosity and need […]

By: Ben Hall When I was a police officer, I would get warrant requests denied by the prosecutor’s office for a follow-up to get an interview with the suspect. Why? Let’s assume he won’t talk to me or denies involvement, now I resubmit the warrant request and we are in the same boat. Fast forward […]

Don’t underestimate the seriousness of stalking charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 31, 2022 | Criminal Defense  It’s not unusual for stalking charges to accompany charges of domestic assault. It’s also not uncommon for someone to be charged with stalking if they violate a restraining order that accompanied domestic violence allegations or conviction. Stalking isn’t itself […]