Your Best Reference for Navigating a Criminal Case

Get the book that judges use. Achieve the best results for your clients with practical advice from leading criminal defense lawyers on the most commonly charged offenses. The ICLE Commentary details the elements of the offense, possible penalties and collateral consequences, and specific guidance for defending against these crimes. This book is provided to every Michigan trial judge in partnership with the SCAO.

Refer to what the trial judges use as you:

• Confidently identify sentencing guidelines and lesser included offenses
• Negotiate the most favorable plea bargain
• Present the best case at trial
• Prepare the sentencing memorandum and evaluate the sentencing report
• Get a jump start on research for an appeal

Highlights of the latest update include:

• A review of recent Michigan Supreme Court cases concerning the use of certain experts, admissibility of prior conduct, the Sex Offenders Registration Act, and more
• Analysis of Michigan Court of Appeals and federal opinions addressing biomechanical engineer experts, Miranda warnings, carrying a concealed weapon, collateral consequences of a criminal sexual conduct conviction, double jeopardy, and more
• Additional new jury instructions on testimony provided through videoconferencing, using a computer to commit a crime, self-defense as a defense to brandishing a firearm, and more
• New expert ICLE commentary on the jury instruction for the crime of hazing
• Updates to statutes and Michigan Court Rules regarding penalties for assault and battery, abuse in domestic relationships, requirements regarding consecutive sentencing, and more