On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Jul 19, 2019 | Firm News, Wrongful Conviction
Many individuals, including several Michigan residents, have been wrongfully convicted on the basis of eyewitness identification evidence. This was the case for a 42-year-old New Orleans man who was released on June 27 after serving 17 years for an armed robbery he...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Jul 11, 2019 | Firm News, Vape Pen Injuries
As a parent of a teenager, you’ve probably already had the talk about cigarettes and chewing tobacco with your kid. Alcohol, dangerous driving, dating, skipping school and drugs have likely also come up. However, even the most diligent and well-intentioned...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Jun 28, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
E-cigarettes are very popular in Michigan and elsewhere, but they can also be extremely hazardous. Over the past decade, thousands of e-cigarette mods and/or batteries have suddenly exploded while someone was using them or storing them in their pockets, causing severe...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | May 17, 2019 | Firm News
E-cigarettes have long posed issues for the public. One of the most significant problems has been the risk of the lithium batteries exploding. While this has been a known defect for some time, there are still explosions happening after several years of concerns.In...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | May 10, 2019 | Firm News, Police Misconduct
Two separate lawsuits against the Detroit Police Department claim that an officer engaged in illegal conduct that was motivated by race. In one case, a woman claims that the police officer broke her arm in May 2018. In the other, that same officer was seen making fun...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Apr 29, 2019 | E-Cigarette Product Liability, Firm News
Michigan residents are probably aware that there are risks involved in the use of e-cigarettes. These devices, also known as vape pens, operate on a lithium battery and are used to vaporize nicotine for inhaling. There are stores that allow customers to “create...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Apr 16, 2019 | Firm News, Police Misconduct
Law enforcement officers in Michigan are granted broad powers to perform their duties. They are limited, though, by the U.S. Constitution and other laws. When police officers violate the rights of citizens, those citizens may be able to turn to state or federal laws...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Mar 25, 2019 | Firm News, Wrongful Conviction
The first woman in Michigan to be exonerated and released following a wrongful conviction has told her story at the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School’s Auburn Hills campus. In 2003, she was going through the process to adopt her infant nephew when...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Mar 21, 2019 | Firm News
It’s a sad reality that many vape devices simply aren’t safe. However, most devices can be kept safer by following the manufacturer’s directions and by knowing a few helpful tips for using vapes safely.Vaping devices may malfunction more often in...
On behalf of Mueller Law Firm | Mar 8, 2019 | Firm News, Wrongful Conviction
A bill introduced into Michigan’s state legislature would provide an additional $10 million for the state’s compensation fund for wrongfully convicted prisoners. The fund is at risk of running out of money, despite the fact that more wrongful convictions...
