Blanchard Law Blog | Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney

May 22

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: May 22, 2013
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Improved Outlook for Medical Marijuana Patients Seeking Drivers License Restoration

Up until May 21, 2013, the hearing officers at the Michigan Secretary of State have been taking the position in drivers license restoration actions that medical marijuana patients must choose between their driver’s license and their medicine. A new Michigan Supreme Court decision in People v Koon...

May 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: May 21, 2013
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Michigan’s Domestic Violence deferral has been weakened

A person charged with Domestic Violence who has never before been convicted of an assaultive crime is eligible for special treatment in Michigan. This special treatment pursuant to MCL 769.4a allows the person to avoid a conviction if probation is completed successfully. Until April 1, 2013, a perso...

May 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Philosophy
Date: May 21, 2013
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Why we defend people charged with crimes

One of the first questions that I’m asked at a cocktail party, dinner, or other social event is, “How do you do that for a living?” Normally, I respond with some sarcastic response because I’ve grown tired of listening to the patronizing statements that usually follow my genuine answer. We d...

May 20

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: CPS
Date: May 20, 2013
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The preliminary hearing in a child neglect case is important

We defend a lot of child abuse or neglect cases where CPS has filed a petition alleging that parents have either neglected or abused their kids. These petitions are very common when there are criminal allegations against mom or dad, but are also frequently filed when there are no criminal charges pe...

April 29

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: April 29, 2013
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How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney

Being charged with a crime can be one of the most difficult and stressful situations that a person will face during their lifetime. Depending on the seriousness of the crime, you could be facing loss of your freedom, significant financial penalties, lifetime consequences like being branded a felon o...