If you find out that you’re under federal investigation, it’s important that you know what you can do to protect yourself. First, understand that an investigation is just the first step in the federal criminal justice process. The goal of the authorities at that stage...
What you need to know about restitution and when a judge may order it
If you're facing fraud, embezzlement or other white-collar charges or any other type of federal ones for that matter, then you're probably not just facing imprisonment but also potential fines to include having to pay restitution. You may find it helpful to learn what...
What you need to know about the crime of human trafficking
Human trafficking has gained increased media attention in recent years, yet many don't clearly understand what this crime entails. It includes both sexual slavery and forced labor. States first started criminalizing the offense beginning in 2003, but it has only...
Clean slate opportunities open for Michiganders
It is no secret state jails are overcrowded. Many inmates are held for low-level infractions and misdemeanors. Unnecessarily high inmate populations have been made apparent by the COVID-19 pandemic, with case rates inside jail walls soaring. Governor Gretchen...
Teachers look for domestic violence, but do they always get it right?
Other than parents, teachers are often the people that children see most often. In fact, if both parents work, the children may spend more time with the teacher while they’re awake than they ever spend with their parents. Due to this close relationship, teachers are...
Do the police need a warrant to search your phone?
You’re facing allegations of digital sex crimes or criminal activity. Maybe the police believe you took illegal explicit pictures and videos, for instance, or perhaps they believe you talked to someone else about sex crimes committed in person. Either way, they think...
