
What is "Probable Cause Conference" (or "PCC") in Michigan?
When a person is charged with a felony offense in Washtenaw County or throughout Michigan, he or she often receives a court notice for a “Probable Cause Conference,” or PCC . While some appearances are obvious just by their titles (i.e.,...
Criminal Sexual Conduct - Felony Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor
Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan? You need an experienced felony defense attorney. Aside from a murder charge, being accused of rape is the most serious charge a person faces in Michigan—let alone any state. Not only might the ...
17-Year-Olds Now Classified as Juveniles in MI
MICHIGAN FINALLY DECLARES 17-YEAR-OLDS AS JUVENILES FOR CRIMINAL CHARGE DESIGNATION Parents are always shocked, angry and dumbfounded when they find out that their 17-year-old child is an adult for criminal justice purposes in Michigan. After all, t...
Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney
Daniel T. Geherin, founder and principal attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC (GLGMichigan) in Ann Arbor, has been immersed in the criminal justice system since 1995. In the 1980’s, Dan read the books “ Helter Skelter ” and “ The Michigan Murders ,...
Embezzlement Charges in Michigan
A store employee is fired for allegedly taking $50 out of the cash register. A high-level business executive is alleged to have “skimmed” from his company for years, to the tune of $800,000.00. A volunteer for a youth baseball/soft...
A MONTH IN THE LIFE OF A BOARD-CERTIFIED CRIMINAL TRIAL ATTORNEY….
Juvenile or Adult Criminal Defense?
Parents are often shocked and angry when they find out that their high-school-aged kids will be tried as adults in the Michigan criminal justice system. Currently, kids who allegedly commit crimes in Michigan on or after their 17th birthday are auto...
Criminal Defense in Ann Arbor from "A to Z"
Almost every day, potential clients call to ask if we handle the type of case they’re facing: “Do you handle felony cases?” “Are you experienced in domestic violence allegations?” “What’s your success ...
Washtenaw County Juvenile Defense Attorney
It’s one of the scariest calls a parent can receive: their teenage son or daughter has been arrested, cited, or charged with a criminal offense in Washtenaw County. Short of an accident, injury, or serious medical diagnosis--a call from a school off...
How Do You Search for the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor?
Many attorneys only “dabble” in criminal defense cases, taking an occasional drunk driving or traffic case. Likewise, some attorneys specialize in criminal cases, but rarely do they FIGHT or go to TRIAL—instead they plea-bargain every si...