Could exploring the dark web get you arrested? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 25, 2022 | Federal Crimes  There is a sort of cachet about exploring the unknown. After all, that’s how the earliest overseas explorers ever got to America. Today, there is very little space on our planet that has not been accessed by explorers. […]

Sextortion and cyberstalking are illegal under state and federal laws On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Oct 3, 2021 | Federal Crimes | These days, it’s easy for some people to get carried away by their feelings for someone -– either positive or negative -– and harass or threaten them online or via text or email. This is why […]

How medical professionals get charged with federal drug crimes On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jul 27, 2021 | Federal Crimes  Under Michigan’s controlled substances laws, physicians are usually the only people authorized to prescribe most prescription drugs. Pharmacists can compound and dispense medications, while nurses and other skilled medical professionals can administer the drugs to patients. Unfortunately, […]

What is the burden of proof in a criminal case? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jul 23, 2021 | Federal Crimes  People who are facing criminal charges often think that they have to prove their side of the case — or prove their innocence. While this might be how it seems, the burden to prove their side […]

Allegations of prescription drug misuse remains a serious matter On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Jun 17, 2021 | Federal Crimes  You may already know that drug crimes involving cocaine or heroin are sometimes prosecuted on the federal level. For example, trafficking large amounts of these illegal substances will likely be charged as a federal crime. However, many […]

Are you facing RICO charges here in Michigan? On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 25, 2021 | Federal Crimes  Many individuals have heard the acronym RICO thrown around, yet few people know what this federal offense is until they, unfortunately, find themselves facing charges for it.  RICO stands for “Racketeer Influenced and Corruptions.” It’s a federal offense […]

Bringing your marijuana on out-of-state trip breaks federal law On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 7, 2021 | Federal Crimes  You could decide you want to take a weekend trip to Chicago to make the most of a short break from work. Now that Michigan has fully rolled out its marijuana legalization program with recreational dispensaries open […]

Thinking about blowing the whistle on your boss? Don’t get your hands dirty | Mar 30, 2021 | Federal Crimes | You’re pretty sure your boss is breaking the law — maybe overbilling Medicare for services, billing for services they never performed or something equally illegal. You’re thinking of blowing the whistle, even though you know that it will […]

Unauthorized access of a computer: What you need to know | Dec 24, 2020 | Federal Crimes | Electronic devices increasingly rule the world in which we live. Everything someone knows, all their communications, company secrets and more are often tucked into files on laptops, tablets and smartphones. It’s very tempting, at times, to peek into one of those […]

Legalization of marijuana in Michigan could put you at risk of federal charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Dec 9, 2020 | Federal Crimes  When voters in Michigan decided to legalize first medical and then recreational marijuana, they did so in part to end the arrest and incarceration of marijuana users. However, state-level legalization does not give […]