The “Raise the Age” legislation went into effect on October 2021. Before that, anyone aged 17 and above was automatically charged as an adult for any offense. Right now, the age has been raised to 18 or older before an adult criminal charge is made compulsory. Michigan is keen on rehabilitating minors involved in juvenile […]

Teens are curious, and they want to explore the environment around them. They especially want to know what is happening online because they live in a digital age where social media and web surfing are second-nature. They can bypass parental controls even when you set them up on their devices. Unfortunately, their curiosity and need […]

By: Ben Hall When I was a police officer, I would get warrant requests denied by the prosecutor’s office for a follow-up to get an interview with the suspect. Why? Let’s assume he won’t talk to me or denies involvement, now I resubmit the warrant request and we are in the same boat. Fast forward […]

Don’t underestimate the seriousness of stalking charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 31, 2022 | Criminal Defense  It’s not unusual for stalking charges to accompany charges of domestic assault. It’s also not uncommon for someone to be charged with stalking if they violate a restraining order that accompanied domestic violence allegations or conviction. Stalking isn’t itself […]

Resisting arrest is a bad idea On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 18, 2022 | Criminal Defense  You’ve been a law-abiding citizen for years and your interactions with law enforcement have been minimal. In fact, you largely have a good impression of police officers and the work that they do. One day, you’re approached by law enforcement […]

How doctors can help keep sex abuse allegations at bay On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | May 3, 2022 | Sexual assault  Even if allegations of sexual impropriety turn out to be unfounded, the damage to your professional reputation – and your medical practice – can be catastrophic. You could easily get caught up in a legal investigation […]

Writing a prescription for a friend can lead to criminal charges On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 29, 2022 | Criminal Defense  Physicians are subject to strict rules regarding their ethics. You probably know that it is professionally questionable to treat your family or friends. The chances are good that your employer does not allow you to […]

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. […]

Understanding why teachers are targeted for false abuse claims On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Apr 7, 2022 | Sexual assault  The number of educators who are falsely accused of sexual abuse by an adolescent continues to rise every year. Because of this, teachers are growing increasingly cautious about the ways in which they approach their students. The risk of […]

What to do if you’re contacted by the police in your home On Behalf of Kirsch Daskas Law Group | Mar 31, 2022 | Criminal Defense  If the police knock and ask to enter your home, you don’t have to admit them unless they have a warrant signed by a judge. However, in some emergency situations (like when a person […]