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Category: Criminal Defense


Posted by Haque Legal March 20, 2023 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Reasonable Efforts in Family Rehabilitation in Sex Crimes in Michigan

Rehabilitation of a family’s relationship is important in the State of Michigan. In the same Michigan Supreme Court Decision, the Supreme Court provided a specific rule. Reasonable Efforts of the State In re A.J.H., No. M2005-00174-COA-R3-PT, (Tenn. Ct. App. Nov. 28, 2005) (“intimacy between reasonable efforts expended for psychiatric evaluation and treatment and substantial compliance…
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Posted by Haque Legal March 8, 2023 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Introducing Psychosexual Evaluation in Michigan Courts

Psychosexual Evaluation in the State of Michigan is a requirement for sex crimes in the State of Michigan. In this article, let us look at the importance of passing a psychosexual evaluation in Michigan.  Previously, we have discussed who is required to register in the Michigan Sexual Registry. In this article, let us look at…
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Posted by Haque Legal March 2, 2023 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Introducing Larceny in Michigan

As discussed in a previous article, Larceny is one of the common property crimes in the State of Michigan.  Previously, we discussed that larceny is a common property crime. Michigan’s rate of 1,121 shows that the larceny incidents per 100,000 residents are lower than the nationwide rate of 1,550 per 100,000 and is the eighth…
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Posted by Haque Legal February 18, 2023 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Common Crimes in Michigan

The State of Michigan has one of the strictest judicial systems in the United States. In this article, let us look at some of the crimes that are prevalent in the State of Michigan and what you need to know about them.  Crime Rate In a recent survey, it was found that there are more…
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Posted by Haque Legal January 19, 2023 Criminal Defense

Defending Sex Crimes in Michigan

Sex crimes are crimes related to solicitation, prostitution, pimping, pandering, and other related crimes under Michigan law. Defending sex crimes is not easy. You need a lawyer who believes in your case and who will fight to get you off the charges. As discussed in previous articles, there are some common defenses in sex crimes…
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Posted by Haque Legal January 13, 2023 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Can I Sue The Police for Unlawful Arrest in Michigan?

People must know about their rights. In terms of criminal investigations, things can get out of hand. This means that one person can suffer from unlawful arrest.  With that, what would happen if you are the one who has been subjected to unlawful arrest in Michigan? What should you do? What are your rights? Read…
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Posted by Haque Legal December 25, 2022 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

What Constitutes a Cyber Crime in Michigan?

Cyber crime is prevalent during the holiday season. Somehow, people are more vulnerable to join scams and be victims of cyber crimes online.  In this article, let us look at what constitutes cyber crime in Michigan and what you should know about it.  According to law enforcement websites, any kind of malicious activity that goes…
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Posted by Haque Legal December 19, 2022 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Can Consent be a Defense in Sex Crimes?

To give a short answer, consent can be a defense in some sex crimes in Michigan. It always depends on the specific law that applies to the crime. In the State of Michigan, it is a crime to have any sexual contact with a person who is under the age of 16. The issue of…
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Posted by Haque Legal December 7, 2022 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Michigan’s Star Expungement Law

The new expungement law in Michigan is also called the Clean Slate law or the set-aside law. Michigan is reported to have the most extensive expungement law in the United States all because of the clean slate law. The Michigan Legislature has approved the package of bills for the expungement law that will be put…
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Posted by Haque Legal November 19, 2022 Criminal Defense,Criminal Law

Expungement in Michigan 

In this article, let us revisit the meaning of expungement in Michigan and what it means for you. What is Expungement? In simpler terms, expungement refers to erasing or removing something completely. When applied in law, to expunge refers to the process where the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed from the…
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