by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In a landmark decision, the Michigan court has found Jennifer Crumbley guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the murders committed by her son, Ethan Crumbley, at Oxford High School. This verdict brings to light the legal responsibilities of parents in preventing their children from committing gun crimes. Ethan, […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Anyone who wishes to carry a concealed weapon in Michigan needs to be aware of the legal requirements. Navigating these laws can be complex, and a misstep could lead to severe legal consequences. At the Van Den Heuvel Law Office, we are here to guide you through this intricate process. […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The Michigan Legislature has recently revised and tightened the state’s gun laws. One key portion of the new legislation is the Gun Storage Law, which governs how a firearm of any type, including handguns, rifles and shotguns, must be stored. Below is a summary of the key aspects of the new […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Domestic violence is a serious crime that can have significant legal and personal consequences. In Michigan, this offense is treated with the utmost severity, resulting in strict penalties if proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This post aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence laws in Michigan, the types of domestic […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In Michigan, gun crimes are taken very seriously. If you are convicted of a gun crime, you could be facing significant prison time. That is why it is important to have a clear understanding of the different types of gun crimes and the penalties associated with them. This blog post […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Gun and dangerous weapons charges are among the most serious crimes under Michigan law. Due to the potential for causing harm or death to others, law enforcement officers crack down on investigating these crimes. Plus, prosecuting attorneys are aggressive in pursuing the charges, and will take all legal action necessary […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel A man from Lapeer County is facing charges after it was discovered that he did not have a hunting license at the time he shot a 13-point buck and posted the photos on Facebook. Officials compared the timeline for when the man posted his hunting accomplishment on social media with when he purchased […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel A short paragraph could be the difference between freedom and incarceration. While there is growing speculation that accused persons should not have rights, the Constitution protects those rights for all. There is no shortage of terrible police brutality stories, even stories of retaliation against police who serve warrants for weapons offenses. Part […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Firearms and weapons offenses are extremely serious crimes in Michigan. There are many responsible gun owners in our state who should not have to worry about being wrongly accused of a weapons offense. However, there are many laws in place in Michigan surrounding the possession and use of firearms, including the open […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Facing any type of criminal charge is a serious matter, which has the impact to affect your finances as well as your personal freedoms, both now and in the future. Among some of the most serious types of crimes our Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys handle is assault with a deadly weapon. Regardless […]

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