Using Experts In Title IX Proceedings
When a student is accused of sexual assault or sexual misconduct at a college or university, the process used by the school to investigate those accusations and issue sanctions can seem incredibly unfair. The process sometimes feels more like a witch hunt than a proceeding where the student is receiving due process under the law. […]
Recent Changes to Approved Ignition Interlock Devices
An ignition interlock device is installed in the vehicle to monitor alcohol use. The device requires a breath sample before the user may start a vehicle. The device measure bodily alcohol content (BAC). The vehicle will not start if the device detects a BAC of 0.025 or higher. While the vehicle is in operation, random […]
What to Expect When You Call Blanchard Law
Making phone calls to find an attorney to represent you when you’ve been charged with a crime can be a frustrating and grueling task. You probably have spent a great deal of time online doing research to try and find the best attorney fit to handle your matter. Now it’s time to pick up the […]
Why Do Kids Lie in Sex Cases?
As an innocent person, being accused of child molestation is a frightening and confusing experience. Suddenly, your entire life has changed. People look at you differently. You are facing penalties that could put an end to your life as you know it. You stand to lose your job, your family, and your freedom. All because […]
New Technology for Submitting Applications for Driver’s License Appeal Hearings
Drivers who are aggrieved by a final decision of the Department of State may request a Driver License Appeal hearing. Administrative Law Examiners (Hearing Officers) conduct hearings throughout the state. Following a License Appeal hearing, a petitioner receives a written Order by mail, specifying the reason(s) why a licensing action was upheld, amended, or denied. The “Driver […]
Procedure For Sexual Misconduct Investigations At Calvin College
Sexual misconduct allegations in a college 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 responsibility for sexual assault or sexual harassment. […]
Procedure For Sexual Misconduct Investigations at Michigan 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 responsibility for sexual assault or sexual harassment. […]
Attempt to Commit a Crime
Even if you didn’t complete a crime, you can still be charged with one. In order for an act to qualify as criminal attempt, you have to intend to commit the charged crime. However, intent alone is not enough to convict a person of a crime. You can’t be found guilty of an attempted crime […]
What Is The Mid-Michigan Regional Sobriety Court?
Facing charges of drunk driving can be intimidating and scary. But it is a very different experience when you are facing those charges for the second time, third time, or more. With each drunk driving offense, the penalties that you face significantly increase. Incarceration in jail or prison becomes a real probability, and loss of […]
Do Not Talk to the Police
You should never consent to requests by the police to search you, your home or your car. In most cases, if the police confront you or ask to search you (or your home or car), then this means that they already suspect your involvement in something illegal. So there is likely nothing you will be […]
