Bystander Records Interaction as Police Officer Arrests Driver During Traffic Stop

What Should You Do If Police Ask to Search Your Phone in Michigan?

September 25th, 2026
Posted By
Mark Freedman
If you are like most Americans, your life is on your phone. Years worth of intimate text messages with friends and family. Decades of memories in the form of photos and videos. If someone asked you to hand your phone over so they could search it, it… Read More
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Mid adult traffic cop ticketing young woman on city street

Can You Fight a Construction Zone Speeding Ticket in Michigan

July 21st, 2026
Posted By
Mark Freedman
The flashing lights fade in your rearview mirror, and you’re handed a construction zone speeding ticket. Your first thought is probably that there’s no point in fighting it. After all, work zone violations come with tougher penalties, and… Read More
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Police Body Camera Footage: How It Can Strengthen or Undermine a Criminal Defense Case in Michigan

June 8th, 2026
Posted By
Mark Freedman
Most people do not think about cameras when they are being stopped by police. They are focused on the moment, not the record being created. But in Michigan criminal cases, police body cam footage often becomes the turning point. It can back up an off… Read More
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What Happens After You’re Arrested in a Criminal Case in Michigan?

May 8th, 2026
Posted By
Mark Freedman
An arrest can turn your day upside down in a matter of minutes, leaving you unsure what comes next. It’s the start of a criminal case that can affect your record, your job, and your future. Michigan courts follow a specific process, and each st… Read More
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