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January 19

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: January 19, 2018
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Domestic Violence Diversion in the 64B District Court

Domestic Violence is just an assault or battery on a person that you live or lived with, have a child with, are currently or previously married to, or have a dating relationship with. In layman’s terms, a battery is when you touch someone against their will or in a way that they don’t like –&h...

January 17

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Miranda Rights
Date: January 17, 2018
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Miranda Rights

The concept of being read Miranda rights is one that is familiar to most people who have watched shows like Cops or Law & Order. An officer will say something along the lines of: You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of…...

January 15

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Title IX
Date: January 15, 2018
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Procedure for Sexual Misconduct Investigations at Grand Valley State University

Sexual misconduct allegations in a university setting are serious, and can have serious, life-long consequences. It is important to understand what is going to happen during the course of these investigations, and to ensure that you put yourself in the best possible position to avoid a finding of re...

January 10

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: January 10, 2018
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When does it become a crime to be drunk in public?

Under Michigan law, it is unlawful to be a “disorderly person”, which the state statute defines in part as a “person who is intoxicated in a public place and who is either endangering directly the safety of another person or of property or is acting in a manner that causes a public disturbance...

January 08

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Title IX
Date: January 8, 2018
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Procedure For Sexual Misconduct Investigations At Central Michigan University

PROCEDURE FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Sexual misconduct allegations in a university setting are serious, and can have serious, life-long consequences. It is important to understand what is going to happen during the course of these investigations, and to ensur...

January 05

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: January 5, 2018
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Traffic Stops: How long is too long to be pulled over?

When you are sitting in your car after being stopped by the police, it can feel like an eternity. You might be nervous. You might not know why you were pulled over. You might be running through the worst-case scenarios in your head. Even though a traffic stop may feel like an eternity, it shouldn’...

January 03

Pretrial Diversion is Available for Federal Charges

Facing federal criminal charges is a very serious matter. Most often, when you’re indicted by the Federal Government, the potential penalties are staggering. Federal pretrial diversion can offer an opportunity for individuals facing federal criminal charges to avoid a conviction, avoid prison time...

January 02

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Title IX
Date: January 2, 2018
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Recent Changes To Central Michigan University’s Sexual Misconduct Policies Provides An Opportunity For A More Fair Resolution To Sexual Assault Allegations

Allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault at a university can have lifelong consequences for the accused. Until recently, Central Michigan University’s sexual misconduct policy required that a finding of responsibility for sexual assault required that the university either issue a suspe...

September 28

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Sex Crimes , Sixth Circuit Court , Title IX
Date: September 28, 2017
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College Students Accused of Sexual Assault Entitled to Due Process in Disciplinary Proceedings, Says Sixth Circuit

False allegations of sexual assault are life-changing for the accused. They face felony criminal charges, the potential for years of their life in prison, loss of employment, loss of friends, ridicule in the community – and that is often based on the allegation alone. University students falsely a...

June 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Choosing an Attorney , Criminal Defense , Sex Crimes
Date: June 21, 2017
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How to Choose an Attorney When You Are Accused of a Sex Crime

For someone charged with a sex crime, choosing an attorney to represent them is a difficult experience. You often have to make your choice quickly, as once the criminal process starts, it doesn’t slow down to allow you to make a considered decision. Many criminal sexual conduct offenses carry sign...