A criminal record may change the way some people see others, but it cannot remove privilege and opportunity. Citizens who have paid their dues and seek to improve their life post-conviction should have every chance to a successful future as anyone else. Going to...
Detroit residents have likely seen enough police procedural dramas to know that a suspect must be read their Miranda rights before being questioned officially. This includes two basic rights: the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney while being...
Speed limits are posted values that drivers cannot exceed in designated locations. For example, on an interstate or highway, drivers may permissibly operate their vehicles up to or even over 55 miles per hour, depending on the limits set. However, in residential...
It should be obvious to everyone that theft is illegal in every state, and that as the price of the stolen goods goes up, so do the criminal consequences. Each state sets its own dollar-value threshold for differentiating between misdemeanor theft (or larceny) and...
Public awareness of child abuse and negligence has increased among individuals in Michigan and other parts of the U.S. within the last few decades. While many concerned individuals are doing their part to take the necessary steps to protect children, unfortunately,...
Individuals in Michigan and elsewhere who are facing child abuse charges have the right to defend themselves against those allegations. An individual may be able to assert that he or she is the victim of a false accusation. It isn't uncommon for parents to be accused...
White collar crime is a blanket term for any offense involving trickery or deceit for the purpose of illicit financial gain. In Michigan and across the United States, scams and white collar crimes occur every day. Some of the most common white collar crimes include...
Reckless driving covers a wide variety of traffic offenses. In Michigan, police can cite or arrest anyone who operates a motor vehicle in a way that demonstrates "willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property." Things like eluding the police,...
Michigan residents are protected against unreasonable search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights. While police officers are permitted to conduct warrantless searches in certain specific situations, the U.S....
A recent study released by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence states that nearly 1.5 million high schoolers in the U.S. are physically abused by their dating partners each year. Additionally, only 33% of these victims ever come forward. These events are...
