Articles Posted in Criminal Law and Procedure

Today the Trump administration issued new rules that ban the possession of bump stocks. A bump stock is an attachment to a semi-automatic rifles. A bump stock goes back and forth (bumps) between a person’s shoulder and trigger finger. This action enables the gun to create fast and sustained bursts of shootings. A bump stock…

Drones are more and more common now. But you could land in trouble for using them the wrong way. What Exactly is a Drone? The legal name for drones is “unmanned aircraft.” An unmanned aircraft is defined as aircraft flown by a remote pilot via a ground control system, or autonomously through use of an…

A plea bargain is a deal between the prosecution and defendant. A plea bargain is where a person admits guilt in exchange for a benefit in return. There are two ways to resolve a criminal case – either through a plea or by challenge by defendant, such as motions or trial. A plea bargain is…

The Court of Appeals said police may pull over cars that the Law Enforcement Information Network shows has no insurance. This is from People v. Mazzie. What Happened in the Case The case was based on a traffic stop made by Monroe City Police Officers. The officers stopped the car because the Law Enforcement Information…

Inhalants refer to solvent chemicals and aerosols that people inhale to get high. The chemicals can be found in household products, such as gasses, glues, coolants, and paints. Inhalant are commonly used by younger people, who may be unable to obtain drugs and alcohol but have easy access to such products. Although the types of…

Colleges must provide an opportunity for cross examination in sexual misconduct cases where credibility of the parties is the main issue. This was the opinion of the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals when it found in favor of a college student accused of sexual misconduct. You can read the full case here. This case…

If you’re reading this article either you or someone close has been charged with domestic assault. This is an overview of the law and your options in a domestic assault case. What is an Assault and Battery? This is how I explain an assault and battery to people. A battery is when I punch someone.…

ArborYpsi Law writes many articles on a wide variety of criminal defense topics. Here are some articles you may have missed Should I take my case to trial? This is such a big decision in any case. There are many factors that go into it. Let’s say you are charged with drunk driving, known as…

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There are two types of state courts in Michigan where trials are held. These are district court and circuit courts. These courts are two separate entities, and knowing the differences can help you navigate the court system. District Courts A district court has several functions. First, district courts are where misdemeanors are dealt with. A…