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At Akeel & Valentine, PLC, justice is worth fighting for
When you file a qui tam lawsuit, you are essentially reporting fraud against the federal government and asking the courts to hold wrongdoers accountable. The Department of Justice then has the opportunity to investigate your claim and decide whether to join your case....
A badge does not give an official the right to silence critics through criminal charges. A retaliatory arrest happens when police use their power to punish someone for using their First Amendment rights. Officers might claim they had a valid reason for the arrest, but...
When you think about a criminal conviction, you may expect strong evidence and reliable science. However, that does not always happen. Some forensic methods have been questioned because they have helped lead to wrongful convictions in Michigan and other states....
When police officers break rules, the public expects them to lose their jobs. Instead, many return to work after short suspensions. Others move to new police forces because internal rules protect their jobs even after a clear abuse of power. When these internal...
The law is there to push for real justice and not favor government corruption. Unfortunately, some prosecutors and police officers care more about winning a conviction than achieving the truth. If you suspect that your trial was rigged by hidden evidence, you should...
Many workers discover illegal activity in the workplace and feel unsure about what they can do about it. In some situations, employees may witness companies overbilling the government, submitting false claims for payment or engaging in fraudulent schemes involving...
Speaking up at work takes courage. When you notice something illegal, unethical or harmful, choosing to report it is more than a professional decision; it is a moral one. Whistleblowing can protect others, improve systems and hold organizations accountable....
When a wrongful conviction is overturned in Michigan, the initial feeling is one of immense relief. However, that relief is quickly met with a harsh reality: how do you reclaim the decades of lost wages, missed family milestones, and the deep psychological trauma of...
Getting arrested is a nightmare, but getting targeted by a system that refuses to admit it’s wrong is a whole different story. You probably think the police and prosecutors are just doing their jobs. Sometimes, they get so locked into a single story that they ignore...
Lawsuits against businesses can begin for a broad range of reasons. Sometimes, people file lawsuits due to claims of workplace harassment or discrimination. Other times, consumers file lawsuits due to contract breaches or defective products. There are many types of...