Is Domestic Violence A Felony in Michigan?
Yes, Domestic Violence can be a felony charge under Michigan law. It felony charge that allows for up to five years in prision. Please call me now at 616-438-6719 if you have any questions regarding felony domestic violence charges. I will be happy to talk with you about your case and give you five star […]
Is There a Statue of Limitations on Domestic Violence in Michigan?
Yes, there is a Statue of Limitations on Domestic Violence in Michigan! Watch this video to find out what it is. Thanks for watching this informative video! If you have any questions, please contact me now at 616-438-6719. The call is free and I will be happy to talk with you about your case!
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree?
One of my favorite subject matters I covered in law school while taking criminal law was the Fruit of the Poisonous Tree! This is a very important doctrine everyone should be aware of when they are charged with any crime in West Michigan Courts. There are many cases were this idea can apply to your […]
What Are The Penalties For Domestic Assault in Michigan?
The penalties for Domestic Violence charges in Michigan can cause a person to end up in prison. If you have any other questions about the penalties for Domestic violence after watching the video, please call Shawn today at 616-438-6719.
What Rights Do Minors Have
In Michigan, most police officers are decent people who want to make sure that our youth are safe and properly taken care of. However, if an interaction with a good police officer can be very intimidating and cause your daughter or son a lot of worry about possible criminal charges. At The Criminal Defense Law […]
What You Need to Know About an Alibi Defense
The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan loves fighting for those who are falsely accused of a crime. We get outstanding results for our clients. We have over 25 years of experience fighting for our client’s rights! We are aware of a case where a young man was falsely accused of committing retail fraud. […]
What You Need to Know: Sealing Of Juvenile Records
When a child who is a minor gets a criminal conviction, parents are many times concerned that the future of their child is forever ruined because of one bad choice. Parents of children with Juvenile Records feel that their child will never be able to go to college and not find a job when they […]
A Guide to the Latest Juvenile Reforms in Michigan
According to a new law dealing with Juvenile reforms that was recently passed by the Michigan legislature, the age for prosecution as an adult has been raised from 17 years old to 18 years old. This new law went into effect on October 1st, 2021. This new law gives juvenile courts the jurisdiction over criminal […]
Latest Updates About the Probation Reforms in Michigan
Starting in March 2021, changes in Michigan law relating to the requirements a convicted person faces while on probation went into effect. Under this new law regarding terms of probation, there is a “rebuttable presumption that individuals convicted of numerous should face only a fine, community service or nonjail or probation sentence. MCL 769.5(3) This […]
How Can You Contest a Blood Test in Grand Rapids
How to Fight Blood Tests When you are facing an Drunk Driving Charge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you need to hire an attorney who understands blood draws, blood tests and how to make sure there results are accurate. Shawn can contest the blood draw test that you took after you were arrested. If you have […]
DUI Expungement Michigan – Would You Qualify?
Michigan’s New Expungement Laws Is a Relief to DUI Offenders People deserve second chances: This might be what the majority of members in Michigan’s House and Senate thought of when passing the ‘Clean Slate’ legislation. The House Bills, which were signed to law on August 23, 2021, by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, make provisions to expunge […]
10 Strategies to Beat your First DUI
Individuals charged with a 1st DUI offense typically have no idea of what steps to take or how the criminal court system works. The arrest triggers a state of panic, since they can only imagine the worse about possible penalties and consequences. For starters, they might worry about losing their driver’s license and developing a […]
Medical Marijuana Use While On Probation
You Can Use Medical Marijuana While On Probation In Michigan Before February 11th, 2021, it would have been legal for the court to stop you from using medical marijuana while on probation in Michigan. However, The Michigan Court of Appeal concluded that it is illegal for one to be denied their right to use medical […]
Driving Under The Influence of Marijuana
Driving While Using Marijuana Is Illegal Under Michigan Law, operating a vehicle under the influence of Marijuana is illegal. Today I want to go over Michigan law and what driver’s need to know in order to prevent themselves from being charged with Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana. The use of Marijuana became legal on […]
Arrest Warrants
Do Not Delay Dealing With Arrest Warrants Attorney Shawn James Haff has watched numerous people charged with crimes get into serious trouble by not dealing with an Arrest Warrant right away. If a police officer shows up at your house, or calls you on the phone to talk about if you committed a crime, you […]
CDL Driver’s Alcohol Penalties
Out-of-service Orders Regarding a CDL You will be immediately placed out-of-service for 24 hours if you get caught doing the following: Consume alcohol while you are operating a CMV. Refuse to take a preliminary breath test (PBT) Have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .015 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 […]
Latest Updates About Michigan Clean Slate Law
Michigan Clean Slate is a new law that has passed which will help Michiganders with a criminal past clean their record much more quickly than they could under the old Michigan law. The new state law will remove many of the obstacles that a person faces when it comes to getting a good job, getting […]
Juvenile Court Offenders in Michigan
As many adults know, being arrested can have a negative impact on a person’s life for as long as they live. In many cases, the legal process is long and hard and if a person is convicted of the charges filed against them, a convict will have a permanent record for years to come. Prosecutors […]
Three Ways To Beat DUI Charges
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) poses severe risks to passengers, pedestrians and other drivers on the road. That’s why every state has strict laws prohibiting this conduct, and Michigan’s Impaired Driving Law has some of the toughest laws and penalties in the United States. There are many strategies that can be […]
What To Do If You’re Accused Of Domestic Violence
Despite the fact that one of the dearest rights as an American citizen is to be innocent until proven guilty, charges of domestic violence can have a tremendous amount of stigma. Pressure from politicians and groups helping victims of abuse prompt prosecutors to take cases all the way to trial, and the threat of substantial […]