On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Sep 18, 2020 | criminal defense
It should be obvious to everyone that theft is illegal in every state, and that as the price of the stolen goods goes up, so do the criminal consequences. Each state sets its own dollar-value threshold for differentiating between misdemeanor theft (or larceny) and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Sep 1, 2020 | criminal defense
Public awareness of child abuse and negligence has increased among individuals in Michigan and other parts of the U.S. within the last few decades. While many concerned individuals are doing their part to take the necessary steps to protect children, unfortunately,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Jul 30, 2020 | criminal defense
Individuals in Michigan and elsewhere who are facing child abuse charges have the right to defend themselves against those allegations. An individual may be able to assert that he or she is the victim of a false accusation. It isn’t uncommon for parents to be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Jul 14, 2020 | criminal defense
Reckless driving covers a wide variety of traffic offenses. In Michigan, police can cite or arrest anyone who operates a motor vehicle in a way that demonstrates “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” Things like eluding the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Jun 26, 2020 | Blogs, criminal defense
Michigan residents are protected against unreasonable search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights. While police officers are permitted to conduct warrantless searches in certain specific situations, the U.S....
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Mar 4, 2020 | criminal defense
A recent study released by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that nearly 1.5 million high schoolers in the U.S. are physically abused by their dating partners each year. Additionally, only 33% of these victims ever come forward. These events are...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Mar 1, 2020 | criminal defense
The U.S. Constitution requires police to meet tight standards for when and why they can search you, your belongings and the place where you live. State courts, too, including Michigan’s Supreme Court, strive to lawfully uphold this general principle, which sometimes...
On behalf of Law Offices of Harris & Literski | Jun 5, 2019 | criminal defense
What do you think of when you think of drunk driving consequences? Chances are that you think of jail time, fines, or even ignition interlock devices. While all of these are good answers, another component of DWI sentencing is a sometimes required alcohol safety class...
| Jan 7, 2019 | criminal defense
You do not stop being a parent once your child becomes an adult, and in some ways the job may be even more emotionally draining. Dealing with the emotional aftermath of an adult child’s divorce or death can be particularly difficult. This is especially true when...
| Jan 4, 2019 | criminal defense
Being accused of embezzling company funds can be a potentially career-ending experience. If you were recently charged with embezzlement, you already know how much is on the line, and it is more than just your career. You could also face potentially severe criminal...
