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  • September 04
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • Posted In: Criminal Defense
  • Date: September 4, 2013
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The forfeiture process in Michigan

In Michigan, forfeiture is a civil process by which the State attempts to permanently seize property that is related to a criminal enterprise. Any property that was used to facilitate a crime or was purchased with the proceeds of a crime may be subject to forfeiture. Some of the government’s favor...
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  • May 27
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • Posted In: Criminal Defense
  • Date: May 27, 2013
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Veterans Treatment Courts a Better Way to Assist Veterans in the Criminal Justice System

As more and more soldiers return from war, they are struggling in many ways. As a country, we have in so many ways failed our veterans who have served us so nobly. We have not provided the support that they need to deal with the physical, emotional, and financial struggles that have resulted from th...
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  • May 23
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • Posted In: Criminal Defense
  • Date: May 23, 2013
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Judge Kenneth Post’s suspension for jailing Miel & Carr lawyer begins

In December 2011, attorney Scott Millard was in the 58th District Court representing a client on a charge of Minor in Possession of Alcohol. Mr. Millard was simply in court for an arraignment — a hearing at which time the judge tells the accused what he is charged with and sets bond conditions, if...
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  • May 23
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  • Date: May 23, 2013
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Testifying in a Murder or Felonious Assault Case – Could it win you your freedom?

Many criminal defense attorneys do not advocate defendants taking the stand in their own defense, particularly when they are on trial for murder or serious assaultive cases. At Miel & Carr, we recognize that the decision to have a client testify has to be made on a case-by-case basis, but our ge...
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  • May 22
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  • 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...
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  • May 21
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • 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...
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  • May 21
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • 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...
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  • May 20
  • Posted By: webdevAdmin
  • 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...
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  • April 29
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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...
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