Practice Area Overview - Miranda Warnings

Experienced Kent County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Drunk Driving, Drug Charges, and all Criminal Offenses.

Our Grand Rapids, Michigan law firm is dedicated to providing clients with quality legal representation in criminal matters that usually affect the entire family. Attorney Bruce Alan Block is experienced and represents clients in a variety of legal matters that range from criminal offenses to civil litigation and personal injury cases.

Whether you have been arrested for a drunk driving offense, a marijuana or drug crime, or have been injured due to someone else's negligence, count on our Grand Rapids, Michigan law firm for creative advocacy and client-centered services.

We invite you to contact our Kent County criminal defense lawyer.  Our defense attorney speaks Spanish fluently, and can help anyone who speaks Spanish as their primary language. Call us at (616) 458-8585.

Miranda Warnings.

Most Americans mistakenly believe that a police officer must give them Miranda Rights before questioning. This is unfortunately wrong. The Miranda warnings must only be given once the suspect is "detained" and is not free to leave, or is under arrest ( i.e. in the back of a police cruiser) or in handcuffs. Unfortunately, many defendants respond to questioning from police officers who make a point to tell them: "they are free to leave at any time" and thus no Miranda warnings are required. Once a confession is obtained, the person is not surprisingly, charged with the crime. Do not fall for this trap. In most cases, you are only required to identify yourself, give your address, and ID card (if you have one), and then politely decline to answer any more questions without a lawyer present.

Practice Areas:

  • Criminal Offenses: Whether charged with a misdemeanor, a felony, a minor or a serious criminal offense, we are experienced in providing you with skilled representation at all stages of your criminal case. We know the process, the players, and how to secure the best result in your case. We suggest you not talk with the police but instead exercise your Constitutional right to remain silent until after you have spoken with an attorney. Never plead guilty without talking with an attorney first. Most often a lesser charge or some other type of plea bargain, such as reducing jail time, can be worked out.

  • Drunk driving offenses: The prosecution is tough on drunk driving allegations, and offenders are often cut very little slack. However, effective legal representation can challenge that drunk driving arrest, and the consequences can be minimized.

  • Drug offenses: Whatever the charge, our attorney will explore the details and allegations of that charge. When clients are facing felony and misdemeanor drug charges, there is no substitute for the quality legal services and aggressive representation we provide.

  • Sex offenses: If convicted of a sex crime you will face severe consequences. You will most likely receive maximum jail time. You will be required to register as a sex offender for 25 years or possibly life. You will carry false allegations of sexual abuse and sex crimes with you for the rest of your life. See our page, Indecent Exposure and Lewd Conduct.

  • Divorce: If you are considering filing for a divorce, you want to know the processes. When you hire Bruce Alan Block, you hire an attorney who will educate you about the complicated divorce process.

  • Family law: Issues involving family are often emotional in nature. Our office has the necessary skills to work with clients during these emotional times and provide the legal representation clients deserve.

  • Personal injury: When you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you are entitled to compensation.

  • Civil litigation: If you are in a dispute, you need an experienced attorney on your side to represent your legal needs and rights.

     

Contact Us.

Whatever your legal needs may be, we are here to help. We help real people with real world problems. Whether you are charged with a criminal offense or involved in a business dispute, you can count on our experience in and out of the courtroom to protect and defend your interests. Attorney Block has handled numerous criminal and civil trials before both judges and jurors. Put his experience and ability to work for you. Contact our Grand Rapids, Michigan, criminal lawyer and civil litigation attorney. Call (616) 458-8585.

Located on the corner of Cascade Rd. and Kenmoor Ave., just east of Interstate I-96, six miles from the Kent County Courthouse.

Bruce Alan Block, PLC represents clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and West Michigan communities of Ada, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Cascade, Wyoming, Byron Center, Wyoming, Caledonia, Cascade, Rockford, Holland, Grand Haven, Grandville, Kent County, Ottawa County, Muskegon County, Barry County, Ionia County, Newaygo, Montcalm, and Allegan County.

We represent students from Calvin College, Aquinas, Grand Valley State, Cornerstone, Grand Rapids Community College, and Michigan State University.

    
  

Bruce Alan Block, PLC

Attorney and Counselor at Law
4251 Cascade Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 458-8585
Fax: (616) 454-0849
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