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Arrested for Publishing and Uttering in Michigan?

November 12, 2021 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, Fraud, Michael Norman, Professional License, Theft

If you’re arrested for uttering and publishing in Michigan, you’re probably aware of how serious of a charge it is. Below, we detail the state’s definition of the charge, the penalties you face, and the potential defenses…

What are the Penalties for Fraud and Abuse in Healthcare?

October 1, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Fraud, Michael Norman, Professional License

Since the start of COVID-19, the penalties for fraud and abuse in healthcare have gotten progressively steeper. As a result, the need for healthcare fraud attorneys has never been greater. As you may know, healthcare fraud…

Carrying Concealed Weapon Charge? You Need to Avoid Jail

August 27, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Firearms, Michael Norman

Avoiding jail for carrying concealed weapon charge (CCW) is critical. A serious felony, it’s punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $2,500 fine. If you don’t have a valid concealed carry permit, carrying a…

Automatic Expungement: Reality vs. Expectations

March 16, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Expungement, In the News, Marijuana, Michael Norman

Recently, there has been a lot of news about the significant and important changes to Michigan’s criminal record expungement law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills into law in October 2020 known as the &#82…

Is Medical Marijuana Use While on Probation Legal?

February 17, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Michael Norman, Probation

In early 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals in People v. Thue, COA 353978 (2021), definitively ruled that the legal use of medical marijuana cannot be banned as part of probation and cannot be used to violate probation or…

Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What’s Next?

February 12, 2021 | Michael Norman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Michael Norman

Facing aggravated assault charged in Michigan? Here are some things you should know. In Michigan, assault is defined as the threat or use of force on another that causes the person to have reasonable apprehension of immine…

Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Justice Reform

January 18, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, In the News, Juvenile, Michael Norman, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

Criminal justice reform is a set of ideas to make the application of the law more equitable. The idea of criminal justice reform has mostly bipartisan support, and is a series of changes to existing laws to make the crimin…

Can You Get Arrested for Self-Defense?

December 18, 2020 | Michael Norman | Assault and Battery, Blog, Domestic Violence, Michael Norman, Sex Offenses

Can you get arrested for self-defense? No. Self-defense isn’t a crime, so you cannot be arrested for self-defense. However, you can be arrested for suspicion that you have committed a crime such as murder, aggravated…

Issues with Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing Program

December 11, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Michael Norman, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

First introduced in late 2017, Michigan’s roadside drug testing program uses saliva to detect the presence of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis (delta 9 THC), cocaine, methamphetamines and opiates. Facing drug …

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