On November 30, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan where four students were killed and seven people were injured. Law enforcement arrested and charged 15-year old high school sophomore Ethan Crumbley as a suspect...
Juvenile Justice
Can Juveniles Be Listed On Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry?
Adults and juvenile delinquents can both be prosecuted in the State of Michigan for sex crimes and punished according to law. For adults, a conviction can mean being listed on Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry under substantial rules and conditions to protect...
When Can You Be Tried As An Adult For Crimes In Michigan?
On October 1st, 2021, the “Raise The Age” legislation signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2019 went into effect. Prior to the effective date, anyone that was age 17 or older could be arrested for any criminal offense, lodged in the county jail and...
