Michigan’s time limits on filing sex crime charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 23, 2020 | Sexual assault | Many states have joined a national shift toward lengthening or even doing away with statutes of limitations for some sex crimes. Michigan’s new rules make it part of this trend. What is a “statute of limitations”? Crimes and other wrongdoing […]

Workplace hugs and other types of misinterpreted touching On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 13, 2020 | Sexual assault  It’s very hard to know where the lines are when it comes to touching others who are not direct members of your family. Even something very simple could get misinterpreted. Is giving a hug to the wrong person […]

What actions constitute domestic violence under Michigan law? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense | Defining domestic violence for legal purposes can be very difficult because domestic violence can take so many forms. Years ago, most states only recognized severe physical abuse as domestic violence. Unless someone had bruises or broken bones, law […]

3 things to do next when you’re accused of date rape On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 8, 2020 | Sexual assault | “Date rape,” or acquaintance rape, is a form of sexual violence against someone you know and may even have been romantically involved with at some point. It’s particularly problematic on college campuses. A lot of […]

Strategies for challenging evidence as part of your defense On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense | Getting accused of a crime or arrested unexpectedly can send you into a mental and emotional tailspin. Many people struggle to understand how they wound up in a situation that puts their freedom and reputation at risk. […]

What parents and teens should know about sexting On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 6, 2020 | Juvenile Crimes | Most teenagers don’t realize that “sexting” — the practice of sending sexually explicit pictures or messages to their romantic interests — can send them to prison. In Michigan, sexting involving a minor is considered child pornography. Here’s something […]

What is indecent exposure in Michigan? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Feb 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense | An arrest for indecent exposure in Michigan isn’t just embarrassing — it’s a serious issue. Sometimes charges take defendants by surprise because exactly what “counts” as indecent exposure can be puzzling and vague.  Here’s what you should know about indecent exposure […]