All About Probation Violations
Anyone who has been placed on probation knows it can be a stressful time in their life. Depending on where you are placed on probation, you may have a reasonable probation officer or a tyrant. Certain officers are very quick to hammer people with probation violations that can land a person in jail or even […]
Should I Get A DUI Attorney?
The short answer is yes! You need to hire the right DUI Attorney if you are arrested for drunk driving in Michigan. The trick is finding the right DUI attorney you who can get you good results without getting ripped off by a bad lawyer. It doesn’t matter if you are truly innocent, guilty or […]
The Difference Between DUI and OWI in Michigan
Getting arrested in the state of Michigan for a drunk driving is not only scary, but it’s also a confusing process. You may here many terms thrown around like DUI, OWI, DWI, & OWVI. If you’ve ever wondered, what’s the difference between DUI vs. OWI, then this article will tell you everything you need to […]
Kids Lie
If you are a person who is innocent of child molestation, being accused of such a heinous crime is a terrifying experience. Perhaps without warning, your life has been torn apart by a kids’ lie. Your neighbors, friends, family members and society as a whole are suspicious of you. The penalties for the crime you […]
The Consequences Of A Criminal Conviction
Criminal conviction consequences are not over at sentencing. There is certainly a sense of relief when a defendant is sentenced, but the total impact of their criminal conviction consequences can be just starting. There can be issues with immigration, career consequences and a negative impact on your firearm rights. This blog will deal with some […]
Knowing Your Constitutional Rights
When you are arrested or charged with a crime in Michigan, knowing your consitutional rights is important. These rights are guaranteed by the United States Constitution. The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan knows what these rights are and how to defend your constitutionally protected rights. You Have The Right To Speak With An Attorney The […]
5 Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring A Criminal Defense Attorney
Getting legal advice is challenging and expensive today. Most of the challenge comes from simply not knowing how to find the right professionals to talk to. It can be expensive given the high retainer fees and outrageous hourly rates for legal advice or consultation. Most individuals when looking for criminal defense representation, whether looking out […]
Kent County Prosecutors Want You To Plea Guilty
Kent County prosecutors are trying to get people to plea guilty to charges right after the defendant’s enter a not guilty plea at the arraignment. What happens is this: after the not guilty plea is entered, the defendant is told to go in and see the prosecutor’ right after the defendant enters their plea. It […]
What To Expect At Court
In this article, we’re going to go over what to expect at court. We’re going to break down this confusing process into eight steps. District Court Arraignment At this stage, a District Court judge will read the accused the charges including the maximum penalty. At this point, most people simply plead not guilty for the […]
Holmes Youthful Trainee Act
In Michigan, the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, commonly known as HYTA, is covered by MCL 761.11. The essence of HYTA is that it allows for dismissal of eligible criminal offenses committed by youthful offenders. This statute applies only to offenders that are age 17 to 20 years old. In Michigan, a person is considered an adult for […]
How Much Jail Time Am I Facing For My Misdemeanor Charge?
How much jail time am I facing for this Misdemeanor charge? This is a question I get asked sometimes. In order to answer this question, I need to determine several things before I can answer this question. These are the main variables I consider before I give someone my professional advice on this question. 1. […]
Distracted driving
Is distracted driving as bad as drunk driving? Cell phones are carried around by people everywhere. This includes when people drive. Distracted driving includes drivers talk on their cell phones while driving, send texts while driving and surf the internet while driving. While this behavior is against the law in many states, distracted drivers continue to […]
Plea Deal
A Catholic schools tutor is facing a decade or more in state prison for criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old boy could have taken a plea deal that would have resulted in her spending less than a year in jail. Abigail Simon awaits sentencing next month. The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office offered Simon a plea deal agreement […]
Expungement
Dominate Your Future: Grand Rapids Expungement and Michigan Clean Slate Laws If a past mistake is holding you back from a better job, stable housing, or professional licensing in Kent County, it is time to act. In 2026, Michigan’s Clean Slate Act has fully matured, offering the most expansive opportunities in state history to clear […]
Sex Offender Registry Removal
The Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan gets questions sometimes about Sex offender registry removal. The Sex Offender Registry Removal process can be confusing and you want to hire a law firm that knows how to handle these types of cases. We take great pride in keeping our clients informed every step of the way when […]
District Court Trials
District court trials take place at local courthouses all across West Michigan. They are usually only one day long. However, in some rare cases they may last two days. The life of district court trials starts at an arraignment. Arraignment is where the district court judge reads the charges to the person accused of the […]
Animal Abuse
Animal abuse charges are taken very seriously by local prosecutors. The general public feels very strongly that people who engage in animal abuse need to be punished harshly. What To Do If You’re Questioned For Animal Abuse If you are being questioned about, do not talk with local police officers! It is very important to […]
Strict Liability Crimes
Strict Liability Crimes in Michigan can land a person in prison for at least 25 years even though the person had no basis to believe they were doing anything illegal. An example of this is Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. It is a strict liability crime in Michigan to have sex with a […]
7411 News in Hudsonville, Michigan
I have an update regarding 7411 News in Hudsonville, Michigan. The Honorable Judge Kenneth Post has been giving defendants who are sentenced under 7411 a restricted driver’s license. For example, Judge Post could restrict a defendant from driving anywhere in an automobile except to work. This hypothetical person would not be allowed to drive his […]
High Court Misdemeanors
In the state of Michigan, there are three classes of misdemeanors: Misdemeanors punishable by up to 93 days in jail. Misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in jail. High court misdemeanors which are punishable by up to two years in prison. High court misdemeanors include aggrevated indecent exposure and negligent homicide (by vehicle). […]