Tag Archives: Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyers

This question is an important one because a search conducted without sufficient probable cause for a search warrant may be a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Previously, the smell of marijuana was an indicator of illegal activity. With weed now being legal for recreational use, the waters are murky.  Background: The Automobile […]

Hey there! Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm for this discussion on search and seizure law here in Michigan. As we mentioned in the previous article, people who have their personal belongings confiscated by the police as evidence during an investigation usually have a lot of questions – justifiably […]

It’s that time of year again – the season of gift giving, magical lights, and time spent with loved ones. Here at The Kronzek Firm we’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday, and a wonderful new year! We also understand that not everyone’s holidays are always merry and bright. Between increased instances […]

This may not come as any surprise to you (or to anyone, really), but Michigan’s criminal justice system is not perfect. Over the years we’ve discussed this many times with our readers, and it certainly seems to reflect a widely-held perspective that the Great Lakes state could use some help when it comes to updating […]

The answer to that question is: it depends. On what, you wonder? A lot of things, but let’s start with the basics – namely, how you plan to express those political views. If you’re hopping on Facebook and trash-talking the Republicans or the Democrats, it might make you unpopular, but it’s not going to get […]

While in office, former Governor Jennifer Granholm appointed a task force to address Michigan’s criminal justice issues. Specifically, they were set the task of investigating Michigan’s criminal justice processes and determining if there were policy changes that could save the state some money, streamline the process for everyone involved, and make the system more just.  […]

Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm for this discussion on ways Michigan’s criminal justice system might be improved in the future. As we shared with you last time, the Mich​igan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration has come up with 18 recommendations that they recently presented to […]

When the cops arrest you and charge you with a crime, the first place most people’s thoughts go is to the loss of time and freedom that comes with that. Being arrested and later possibly convicted usually sometimes means spending time behind bars, and also at least some portion of time on parole or probation. […]

The Michigan Supreme Court has been called a ‘national leader’ for their recent decision to overturn a long prison sentence handed to a man who had been aquitted of murder charges, but convicted of a firearm charge. It was an unprecedented case, and one that attorneys all over the country are saying will likely become […]

When Gretchen Whitmer was sworn in as the new Governor of Michigan, she promised a total turn around on the way certain things were done. One of those key issues was our criminal justice system. So with that in mind, she’s recently signed an executive  order creating a bipartisan task force whose sole purpose is […]