Michigan has long been at the front in terms of marijuana laws. It was the 13th state to allow for medical use back in 2008. In 2018, it became one of the states that also allows for recreational use. There are now dozens of dispensaries all over the state where you...
Alcohol affects your judgment in multiple ways. Drinking alcohol often leads to the person consuming the alcohol underestimating exactly how impaired they are, sometimes making them think they can keep drinking with no consequences. It can also make minor issues seem...
Impaired driving laws exist to protect the public from unnecessary risk on the road. Someone who causes a crash while under the influence of drugs or alcohol will likely face criminal charges, even if they don't cause injury to another person. There are different...
Getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits requires that you first meet certain criteria. Your condition needs to be serious enough to warrant benefits. Your condition will need to impact your work functions and also your daily life. The condition...
If you are disabled and receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you may still find it hard to make ends meet. Many people in Michigan rely on SSD but find that it is not enough to meet all their financial needs. Most people do not realize they may qualify...
The state of Michigan can charge you with operating while intoxicated (OWI) if you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) higher than 0.08% or if you display erratic driving despite having a BAC below the legal limit. Some people wind up facing OWI charges because...
If asked to give an example of shoplifting, many Grand Rapids residents might respond that a person who hides items in their clothing, backpacks or purses is shoplifting. But the rise in technology has brought about a different kind of retail theft. Self-checkout...
Traffic accidents are serious matters that must be handled carefully. Michigan laws set specific duties for drivers who are in crashes. Failing to follow these laws can result in you facing criminal charges. You must report accidents if any of these occur: There’s a...
Dealing with something like chronic fatigue can be frustrating. You may get the sense that people around you are skeptical or at least do not understand what you’re going through. This is especially true when you find yourself unable to work or engage in the...
Many people who suffer from a debilitating injury or illness are unsure whether their condition enables them to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The answer isn’t always obvious. To be considered, applicants must have a condition that meets...
