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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’...

If you’re charged with drunk driving in Montcalm County, you’re either appearing in the 64B District Court or the 8th Circuit Court. The 64B District Court handles misdemeanor offenses (First or Second Offense Operating While Intoxicated). The 8th Circuit Court handles felony offenses (Third Off...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

The 4th Amendment to the US Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. The general rule regarding driving under the influence (DUI) cases, according to a DUI attorney in Grand Rapids, is that law enforcement must have probable cause that a driver is engaged in some sort of illegal ...

Assault is a word frequently used in reference to different actions that may have legal consequences and, as Grand Rapids criminal defense lawyers can explain, often incorrectly. For instance, many people speak of “assault and battery” as one distinct term when, in fact, assault and battery ar...

The 4th Amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. By knowing the amendment, you can make sure the police are proceeding within the law. The following are different types of police encounters and what your rights are in each situation. Speak with our Grand Rapids criminal defense ...

Do you know what the main differences are between the juvenile and adult justice systems? Believe it or not, both systems have different goals from one another, and the defendant might also have different rights when they are going to trial. You can learn more specifically about what these differenc...