Right now in Michigan, a child as young as 13 can be prosecuted as an adult, depending on the seriousness of the crime. Crimes like Arson, Armed Robbery, and First Degree Murder sometimes end with minors behind bars for decades, if not life. But what makes this additionally challenging, is the fact that minors who…
Kids Count Data Center, the nation’s premier source for data on child and family well-being in the U.S., gathers data from all across the country. Using this, they work to present an accurate picture of the health and wellbeing of children in every state. The 2019 Kids Count in Michigan data is in, and unfortunately…
They say there’s no greater advocate for quitting smoking than a former smoker. And that theory certainly seems to apply in this case to a specific mom from Saginaw who was recently released from prison after serving a sentence for Second Degree Child Abuse. If you follow our blog then you’ll probably remember the Elijah…
People accused of child abuse get a raw deal in Michigan. And before you get angry about that statement, take a moment and hear us out. We’re not suggesting that actual child abusers get an easy ride. As parents as well as attorneys, we understand how valuable children are. It’s just that we also know…
At this point, the word “Nassar” has come to mean everything that is wrong with the world these days. From ‘rape culture’ and sexual abuse, to the unchecked power of doctors and the culture of silence on university campuses, ‘Nassar’ is now the catch phrase used to sum up the many social changes that people…
You would not believe how often people call our offices, asking to talk to an attorney about the child abuse charges they’re facing, and then ask if there’s any way we can take the case since they already have an attorney. Specifically, they have an attorney that was assigned to them by the court. Which…
April is national child abuse prevention month, and the efforts made around Michigan to raise both awareness and financial help for local organizations battling this crime are inspiring. People from all walks of life getting together to make more Michigan residents aware of what’s happening behind closed doors, and raising money to support nonprofits helping…
Hello and welcome back. In the previous article we looked at a few of the different ways The National Coalition for Child Protection Reform is working with different CPS agencies around the country to help them overcome their difficulties. And if you follow our blog you know already know all about their difficulties. Here in…
There are many government institutions that could use a revamp (or a complete do-over, depending on who you ask!) But the one we seem to deal with the most, and whose glaring flaws are particularly obvious to us, is Michigan’s Child Protective Services. And while many people might say that’s because we’re child abuse defense…
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. As we mentioned earlier, accusing someone of child abuse causes devastation to people’s lives in ways that can’t be quantified. Ruining someone’s reputation can affect their friendships with loved one forever. It can mean they lose out on job opportunities, community standing, and the respect of their…