Can you avoid made-up child abuse allegations? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Mar 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense | The unfortunate reality is that people do make up child abuse allegations when nothing actually happened. This is a big issue during divorce cases, for instance, when your soon-to-be-ex may claim that you abused the children in order to […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Courtroom etiquette for defendants: a quick guide On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense | Being the defendant in a courtroom can be nerve-wracking. The formal nature of courtroom proceedings can make even the most cool-headed person feel anxious. Many can feel worried about doing or saying the wrong thing. Making a good impression […]

Often mainly parents suffer for disabled child on sex registry On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Juvenile Crimes, Sexual assault  When courts hand down sentences for sex offensives to people with intellectual disabilities, it is instead their parents or guardians who often suffer the consequences. Because the convicted person sometimes cannot understand the court’s […]

Underage sex stings focus attention on entrapment On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense | Reason magazine recently described Florida police attempts to arrest men and charge them with soliciting underage girls for sex. The libertarian magazine described what it called “outrageous” and “absurd” sting operations in which agents texted with men posing as […]

Legal right to expert testimony may give woman new trial On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Nov 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense | A judge has overturned the conviction of a woman who has spent 15 years in prison for the murder of a child. Estela Rosa Jimenez has always insisted she is innocent and did not receive a […]

Surprising ways one could face sex offender charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense | Registering as a sex offender can be hard for some to imagine, especially if they weren’t found guilty of rape or child molestation. But there are some instances where an individual may face charges. Sadly, such allegations can […]

Some border searches of digital devices illegal, judge says On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense | A federal judge has ruled that federal border agents need a much stronger reason to search digital devices of people entering or reentering the United States. For years, border agents and immigration patrol could search laptops, smartphones […]