A defense attorney can help prevent you from being arrested or expelled by providing context for the nature of the allegations, potential punishments, and what your next steps should be. At Smith Blythe, we develop effective defense strategies for each of our clients.

While sexting itself is not illegal, it can quickly become a crime if the images involve anyone under the age of 18. That’s why it’s so important to have an experienced defense attorney who knows the specifics of Michigan sex crimes law.

We believe that equipping our clients with knowledge can be a great benefit to their case.

If your child has been accused of criminal sexual conduct, it can be difficult to know what to do next.

While penalties for sex crime convictions in Michigan can vary depending on the degree and the severity of the case, all penalties are serious and many convictions lead to mandatory sex offender registration.

Being accused of a sex crime can often seem very different from other types of crimes.

When someone loses their criminal case and is convicted of a crime, they may think that all hope is lost. At Smith Lehman, we represent many clients in the appeal process both in state cases and federal cases.

Child-rearing has its challenges, but being under investigation for your parenting skills can be a nightmare. As parents ourselves, we know that allegations of child abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect are as heart-breaking as they are terrifying.

Being charged with a sex crime while you’re at the prime of your career is terrifying. Even the accusation alone puts everything on the line – your reputation, your career, even the custody of your children.

Child abuse accusations can lead to long, painful, and emotionally-charged cases. But often these accusations stem from misunderstandings, exaggerations, or accidents.

Even the association of your name with the phrase “child pornography” can cause you difficulties in personal and professional relationships.