Blanchard Law Blog | Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney

March 26

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: March 26, 2015
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Your Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney Addresses Guilt “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”

The entire foundation of our legal system rests on the simple concept of a person being innocent until proven guilty. To be proven guilty, the prosecutor must convince a jury “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the defendant was responsible for the crimes they are charged with. This is why the jury...

February 26

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: February 26, 2015
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Depositions Explained by a Grand Rapids Criminal Attorney

Oftentimes a new client hires a Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney with relatively limited knowledge of the criminal justice system but some knowledge of civil cases through something like a personal injury lawsuit or a business dispute. Learning about criminal cases and depositions can be sur...

February 17

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: February 17, 2015
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Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyers on Collateral Consequences of a Guilty Plea

Are you considering pleading guilty in your case? Before you do, you must consider all the consequences of that decision. There are many things that may happen with a guilty plea that you may not anticipated. Experienced Grand Rapids criminal defense lawyers will be quick to tell you that one of the...

February 10

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: February 10, 2015
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Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorney on Suppression of Evidence

The arresting officer must follow the law when obtaining evidence against you. If he or she didn’t, your Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney may be able to file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained by the officer....

February 10

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: February 10, 2015
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Assert Your Right

The Miranda warnings that are given to any suspect arrested by the police includes a notice that you have the right to speak to a criminal defense attorney. This is a crucial right that you should make sure to assert as soon as you can. To learn more about why it is so important to…...

February 03

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: February 3, 2015
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How to Challenge Eyewitness Identification

In the criminal field, the police used to depend on eyewitness testimony in order to gain a conviction in a criminal case. However, current data shows that an eyewitness might not provide accurate information. A criminal defense attorney can challenge statements made by eyewitnesses. If you have fur...

January 16

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: January 16, 2015
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How Much Freedom Do I Have When I’m on Parole

Parole is generally a conditional release that requires parolees to abide within certain parameters or else run the risk of having their original sentence reinstated. If you are released on parole, it is important for you to understand the conditions of your release and the limitations that you may ...

December 29

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: December 29, 2014
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Do Juvenile Crimes Differ from Adult Crimes?

In the criminal justice system, there is a thin line that separates juveniles from adults. This is especially true in major felony crimes. There have been many cases where an adult and teen have committed the same crime but are treated differently in terms of punishment. It is important to understan...

December 12

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Uncategorized
Date: December 12, 2014
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Accepting a Plea Deal

Rather than a trial, most criminal cases end with a plea of guilty so that a defendant has the chance to bargain for a lesser sentence rather than going through the arduous process of a trial. When entering a “change-of-plea” at your sentencing, be respectful toward the judge who will be making ...

December 04

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: December 4, 2014
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When Baby Pictures Become Baby Porn

Criminal laws are set in place to protect those who have been victimized. However, all too often, prosecutors get it all wrong and go after people who are innocent of any wrongdoing. Imagine a scenario where a worker for a photo development lab processes an order, only to find what he believes to be...