by Michael D. Hills | Sep 17, 2014 | Michigan Law, Sex Crime
This blog will discuss polygraph examinations in criminal sexual conduct cases. Specifically, in criminal sexual conduct cases, a defendant must be given a polygraph at his or her request. This is not to say it is advisable to do so; always request and speak to an...
by Michael D. Hills | Oct 29, 2014 | Constitution, Sex Crime
Sometimes child witnesses are given special accommodations in a trial and other criminal proceedings. It is important to remember that in a criminal case, you have a right to confront the witnesses against you pursuant to the Michigan and United States...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 5, 2014 | Sex Crime, Sex Offender Laws
This blog is a follow-up from the last blog post regarding child witness accommodations in a criminal sexual conduct case. The last blog was a bit long, and I wanted to submit a shorter version with some additional information. Some of the different types of...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 12, 2014 | Sex Crime, Sex Offender Laws
As discussed in the last blog, there are some circumstances in which a child witness may have a support person to accompany him or her during testimony. Although not another accommodation, the videorecorded statements are crucial to a good defense in a criminal...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 19, 2014 | Michigan Law, Sex Crime, Sex Offender Laws
Another child witness accommodation in a criminal sexual conduct case is the allowance for the child witness to testify outside the presence of the defendant. There are different levels of testifying outside the presence of the defendant. Preliminary Examination...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 26, 2014 | Sex Crime
As discussed in a previous blog, there are some circumstances in which a child witness may have a support person to accompany him or her during testimony. Although not another accommodation, the video recorded statements are crucial to a good defense in a criminal...
