Retaining a Criminal Sexual Conduct Lawyer
Smith Blythe, PC is a private law firm located in Michigan, Michigan that is focused on defending crimes of criminal sexual conduct and child abuse. Being accused of a crime of criminal sexual conduct can bring emotional hardships and can be frightening to those accused and to the members of his or her family. Finding […]
Using Polygraph and Lie Detector Tests in Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases
Smith Blythe, PC represents clients who are accused of crimes of criminal sexual conduct and child abuse cases. Even if you are innocent of the crime you are being accused of, you may be asked to take a lie detector test, also known as a polygraph test, to determine if you are telling the truth […]
Sexual Abuse of Those with Special Needs
Smith Blythe, PC are experienced in defending those that are accused of criminal sexual conduct, or with sexual abuse within a family unit. These cases can be sensitive in nature, but they are serious matters that need to be handled by an experienced defense team. It is important to have an experienced defense team in […]
Innocent or Not — Hire an Attorney
At a time in your life when you are being accused of a crime of criminal sexual conduct, whether it was a crime that you committed or did not commit, it is important to have the best defense attorney to represent you and your case. Smith Blythe, PC is dedicated in providing you with your […]
Falsely Accused and Released from Prison 24 Years Later
In 1982 and 1983, Steven Phillips, a Texas resident, was accused of several sex crimes, including rape. Phillips was tried and convicted at two separate trials on eyewitness testimony alone, even though his wife, through her testimony, tried to convince the jury that he did not participate in the crimes. Phillips eventually plead guilty to […]
False Allegations of Sex Crimes
An Example of a False Allegation James Grissom, a former resident of Port Huron, was released from prison in 2012 after serving 9 years of a 15-35 year sentence for two counts of criminal sexual conduct against Sara Ylen. Grissom started to appeal his conviction in 2003 and continued his efforts until he was released. […]
Stages of Criminal Proceedings
Smith Blythe, PC represents clients accused of criminal sexual conduct and child abuse allegations. As such, we have extensive experience assisting our clients through the legal system. This article is designed to provide background information about what you should expect if you or a loved one is charged with a crime. The Investigation After an […]
Hire the Right Lawyer for Criminal Sexual Conduct Cases
Hiring the right criminal sexual conduct lawyer to represent you is critical. Not only is your life and liberty on the line, but the stress of a trial can be overwhelming. Sadly, attorneys are not all created equally. There are attorneys out there who will take your money, tell you they know what they are doing, not […]
Tape Recording Confessions of Sex Crimes Should be Mandatory
Cases of criminal sexual conduct and sex crimes sometimes involve clients that the police claim confessed and admitted the crime. It is hard for people who are not used to dealing with the police and their advanced interrogation techniques to understand how a person could confess to a crime they did not commit. For this reason, this […]
Shannon Smith — A Rising Star Superlawyer
During September, 2011, Shannon Smith was named a “Rising Star” by Superlawyers. To be selected as a Rising Star by Superlawyers, other Michigan lawyers had to nominate and rate Shannon Smith. Shannon Smith has spent the last several years focused on representing clients accused of sex crimes in Michigan. She has dedicated her practice so […]