The Best Interest of the Child

Regarding child custody, the court will always make decisions based on the child’s best interest. When making these decisions, they often consider elements such as criminal history, income, the character of the parent, and the relationship between the parent and the child. The court will take that information very seriously if one parent has a criminal record. In addition, the court will want to know the charge, who the victims were (if any), what type of crime it was, and much more information.

Charged vs. Convicted

There is a tremendous difference between a charge and a conviction. A charge is not proof that a person committed a crime, whereas a conviction is a proof. As a result, courts generally place less weight on a charge than on a conviction.

Domestic Violence

Child custody court will not take your situation lightly if you have been convicted of domestic violence. Many states have a domestic violence presumption stating that the judge is permitted to assume it would not be in the child’s best interest to be in the custody of a parent with a domestic violence charge.

If you are going through a child custody battle with a criminal record, you need an experienced family and criminal law attorney to help defend your case. We know how much your child can mean to you, and we want to help you have the best relationship with them. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at 248-785-3816.

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How ShotSpotter Works

ShotSpotter uses microphones and sensors to pick up on sounds of gunfire in real-time. This data is sent to analysts who provide police with the information. This allows police to respond to shootings sooner and hopefully solve crimes faster. “The big pro I have seen is that allows the police to respond to shootings faster, especially in neighborhoods where people might not be super likely to call the police to report a shooting,” Huffman says.

Cons to ShotSpotter in Detroit

When ShotSpotter is used in a community that already has a reputation for being unsafe, it makes the community’s reputation even worse. This could result in poor outcomes for the city. In addition, Huffman explains that there is no way to hold privately owned companies responsible for false alarms in the ShotSpotter technology. This could result in lawsuits, false arrests, and more.

How the Funds Will Be Used

The city of Detroit has not yet explained how it will spend the $7 million ARPA funds. However, Michiganders can learn more about how ShotSpotter is and will be used in Detroit by attending the Board of Police Commissioners meetings.

ShotSpotter is Not Infallible

Increased police attention based on ShotSpotter could lead to an increase in arrests and criminal charges. No system is perfect, so it is crucial to make sure you have an experienced defense attorney ensuring your rights are protected and the burden of proof remains on the prosecution’s shoulders.

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