by Ryan Maesen | Aug 24, 2021 | Legal Insights
Embezzlement is a crime involving a person who is entrusted with property or money of another and then converts to his or her own use. To put that in plainer English, it typically occurs when a person works for a company and takes money, often from a cash drawer, or...
by Ryan Maesen | Aug 23, 2021 | Legal Insights
Believe it or not, people in Michigan are now being charged as distributors of Child Porn merely be downloading it on their own computer. There is not need for it to be forwarded to a third party. Recently, I have noticed a number of cases in which the prosecution is...
by Ryan Maesen | Aug 23, 2021 | Legal Insights
by Ryan Maesen | Aug 23, 2021 | Legal Insights
An arraignment is the first court appearance for a person facing criminal charges. The purpose of an arraignment is 1) inform the person of the charge or charges pending against him or her 2) set bond 3) set the next court date. Generally, arraignments are fairly...
by Ryan Maesen | Nov 15, 2020 | Legal Insights
Watch what you say to the police- It can (and will) be used against you. Never EVER talk to the police without consulting with your attorney- I have a specific example of what can happen if you do. It could be the difference between going to jail or not. If you need...
by Ryan Maesen | Nov 15, 2020 | Legal Insights
Don’t refuse a Breathalyzer – It makes your case worse. Implied consent and drunk driving in Michigan.Don’t make matters worse- Submitting to a Breathalyzer is better than the alternative. If you need advice on your situation, call me now:...
by Ryan Maesen | Nov 15, 2020 | Legal Insights
Regarding credibility and expertise in the courtroom. Do your research and make sure to hire an attorney that has real experience defending clients, not just because they say they are “the best.” It could be the difference between going or not going to jail. If you...
by Ryan Maesen | Oct 13, 2020 | Legal Insights
CRIMINAL SEXUAL CONDUCT IN THE 1ST DEGREE INVOLVES PENETRATION. THIS IS THE MOST SERIOUS FORM OF CSC IN MICHIGAN. THERE ARE CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE CRIME CAN CARRY WITH IT A MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE OF 25 YEARS TO LIFE. THIS IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT. THAT IS WHY...
by Ryan Maesen | Aug 10, 2018 | Legal Insights
As the article below shows, their are major problems with the court appointed attorney system in Michigan. While I am sympathetic to those who truly can’t afford an attorney, many people are given a court appointed attorney even when they have good jobs and should...
by Ryan Maesen | Aug 8, 2018 | Legal Insights
I practice throughout West Michigan working almost entirely for people charged with a crime. One thing I have noticed lately, particularly is the lower population counties is a basic law of professional courtesy. I am talking specifically about counties such as Barry,...
