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 completely rewritten and revised chapter on procedural instructions
• New and reorganized ICLE Commentary in the Narcotics chapter
• New instructions covering trespassing, brandishing, public benefits fraud, cyberbullying, jury tampering offenses, and more
• New Michigan Supreme Court cases regarding third-degree criminal sexual conduct, venue, and double jeopardy
• New Michigan Court of Appeals opinions regarding drug recognition experts, carjacking, and more
• Amended instructions relating to parental taking, sexual acts, eluding, aiding and abetting, unlawfully driving away an automobile, and more