Plea deals, sometimes called plea bargains, have taken over the court system. Reports suggest that no more than 3% of criminal cases actually go to trial because, in 97% of them, the defendant makes a plea deal. That is unlikely to change any time soon, and there can...
You may have heard that if you are convicted enough times for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (OWI), you’ll be required to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your automobile. IIDs prevent you from starting the vehicle unless...
Metals are indispensable materials for everyday life. Most items have metal components as part of their construction or electrical wiring. Because metals are durable and malleable, it’s possible to recover them from junk and reuse them for other things. In fact, scrap...
Driving while your license is suspended is a serious offense in Michigan and can lead to severe consequences. Unlike a traffic ticket, which is a civil infraction, driving while your license is suspended or revoked is a criminal offense. Understanding the reasons...
When police officers arrest someone because they suspect them of impaired driving, the person accused will risk multiple penalties imposed by the state of Michigan. An operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense can lead to jail time. Judges can order someone to pay a...
When the police give you a breath test, they’re measuring the amount of alcohol in your blood. This is known as your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and there’s a legal limit of 0.08%. If the police pull you over and find that you are over this percentage, they can...
If you’re seeking SSDI benefits, you have to qualify as having a disability. The Social Security Administration has a specific definition stating what a disability is to them. This may not be the same as what you would think of as a disability or the same as what a...
You should apply for social security disability (SSD) benefits if you have a physical or mental condition that makes it unable for you to work. Social Security Administration allows online applications, making it convenient. However, if you are not careful, your claim...
Embezzlement is a less common offense than other, more well-known crimes like theft and fraud. If you have been accused of this crime, you might not fully understand the charge against you. Under Michigan Law, embezzlement is money or property that was wrongly taken...
An operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge can result in high fines, jail term, community service and license suspension. In Michigan, you are legally intoxicated when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or more and 0.02 or more for drivers under 21. The...
