Domestic violence charges can lead to jail time, fines and probation. However, those consequences are the official, criminal ones. Those who plead guilty to or get convicted of domestic violence offenses may find that they have to endure many other consequences...
Accused of cyberstalking? Take the charge seriously
Cyberstalking is a digital crime, but you could face significant penalties if you are accused and convicted. Both cyberstalking and cyberharassment charges are taken seriously under state and federal law. You may be accused of cyberstalking if you use an electronic...
Explore your defense options when arrested for domestic violence
Not all domestic violence allegations lead to arrest. When they do, defendants risk much if the charges result in a conviction. Much of the local focus on domestic violence involves Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, victims. However, there are times when the person accused...
Too many fractures could lead to a child abuse investigation
If there is one thing that's true, it's that kids often get themselves into trouble. Whether they climb somewhere they aren't supposed to or run out into the road unexpectedly, kids are more likely to find themselves in dangerous situations that result in them...
Has a child been coached to testify against you?
Children who accuse an adult of abuse should be listened to and their allegation investigated. However, in some cases, sadly, an adult tells a child to give an untrue account to investigators and in court. Adults are not supposed to do this, of course, but they may...
What is nonconsensual pornography?
With everyone having cameras at their fingertips via their smartphones, it’s only natural that some people are going to use it to take sexually explicit images of themselves or others. Couples may keep them for themselves or share them with each other. However, there...
Suspect in a crime? Person of interest? What’s the difference?
The police tend to throw around the terms “suspect” and “person of interest” quite a bit when they’re talking to the media about a crime that’s captured some attention. What exactly do those words mean in that context? Are they interchangeable? If you’re a suspect,...
Domestic violence: What is it, and who can be charged?
Domestic violence is against the law and can lead to serious penalties. Despite the fact that domestic violence is a common problem, however, not everyone understands what kinds of actions may be considered domestic violence and when someone may turn to the law for...
How might a domestic violence conviction adversely impact your child custody rights?
No jurisdiction guarantees you a right to custody of your kids. A judge can deprive you of visitation and even parental rights if that's what they deem to be in the best interests of your kids. Domestic violence is serious enough of a reason for custody to be limited...
When does sexting cross a legal line?
The internet and prevalence of cellphones have made it easy to stay in contact with loved ones and friends. While many people exchange harmless messages, there are times when messages may become sexual in nature. These are known as sexts and have become commonplace....
