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Former law enforcement officer charged with federal crimes
The repercussions for federal offenses can include extensive time behind bars, fines and more. When a defendant is facing multiple charges, the penalties can elevate the severity of any consequences one is up against if convicted. A former Michigan police chief is...
State and Federal drug crimes: what is the difference?
Michigan takes drug crimes seriously, and penalties for people convicted of drug crimes in Michigan are harsh. Whether the government charges a person with a misdemeanor or a felony or whether the state or federal government prosecutes the case, drug crimes are...
Michigan man facing federal charges for hate speech
A Michigan man was recently indicted for threats he made against government officials who are Jewish. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that he made the threats earlier this year while in another state, posting violent threats on his Twitter account. While he never...
Federal charges for illegal possession of a firearm
Federal-level offenses, specifically those that pertain to violent criminal activity, are considered particularly serious. If convicted of these types of crimes, it is possible that a defendant could face a lengthy prison sentence and other consequences that may...
More than a decade in prison for man guilty of federal crimes
The federal government takes drug-related criminal activity seriously, giving severe penalties to those convicted of trafficking or distributing illicit substances, as well as those who commit violent crimes. The repercussions of these types of offenses are...
An unreasonable search and seizure violates your rights
One of the most intimidating and complicated things you could face during your lifetime is the threat of criminal charges. Learning that your activities are under investigation or that police want to question you could be overwhelming, and you may be unsure of what to...
Insurance claims manager facing prison sentence for fraud
Financial crimes and criminal activities related to health care, financial misappropriation and other related crimes are serious, and those convicted of these types of charges could face grave penalties. One man is facing a prison sentence after he was convicted for...
Do you know all your rights if accused of a federal crime?
In a previous post, this column addressed some of the rights provided to Michigan residents who are facing criminal charges. This week, this column will go over some of the other, less commonly known rights you have if you find yourself accused of a federal crime....
2 men arrested on federal fraud charges
Federal authorities recently identified and arrested two men in Michigan for their alleged role in an unemployment fraud scheme. They are facing federal fraud charges. If convicted, they are looking at some serious consequences, such as prison time, fines and...