Eyewitness testimony really is not that reliable, and courts have finally begun to take note. After all, it is impossible to ignore the fact that DNA has exonerated many people originally convicted based on eyewitness accounts. If you have been charged with a crime...
Month: January 2017
Difficult family law matters can come up for grandparents
Being a grandparent can be full of wonderful moments. It can also have its very hard moments. One particularly challenging and heartbreaking situation some grandparents here in Michigan end up facing is being prohibited from visiting their grandchild anymore by one of...
What to avoid when divorcing
The time period right after splitting up with one’s spouse can be a very emotional and difficult one for a person. It can also be an incredibly impactful one. The actions a person takes during this time period can have many repercussions, including emotional effects...
When is drunk driving a felony in Michigan?
Felony charges can expose a person to major punishments in the event that the charges result in a conviction. So, when a person has had felony charges brought against them, what ends up happening in their case can have some very big impacts. So, when facing any sort...
Speed limit bills passed in Michigan
On roads with higher speed limits, the consequences of unsafe driving can be particularly catastrophic. Dangerous conduct on such roads could lead to high-speed accidents, which can have an especially high chance of resulting in serious injuries or deaths. So, when on...
You don’t have to be perfect to parent
Battles over child custody and visitation can be incredibly painful and contentious. Parents are often willing to do or say whatever they can to protect their relationship with their child, which means there are often hurtful, ugly and sometimes untrue accusations...
Good communication can be critical for a parent when divorcing
When a parent gets a divorce, many things can impact how the divorce and its aftermath end up affecting their kids. This includes the communication they engage in during and after the divorce. There are all kinds of critical conversations a parent can end up having in...
Taking the Fifth: What does it really mean?
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution includes the right to refuse to make statements that would incriminate you. This, however, does not cover as wide a range as it may seem at first glance. Who is protected? The relevant part of this amendment protects...