Grand Rapids, Michigan Legal Blog
Michigan law recognizes different types of assault
Most people believe that assault and battery charges are all the same. After all, assault is just what the term says — one person physically attacking or assaulting another, right? Unfortunately, it is not that simple in most cases involving assault. For example,...
Have you fallen foul of Michigan marijuana laws?
When Michigan passed laws to allow recreational marijuana use in 2018, it came as a great relief for many people. Legal use of a commonly and widely used recreational and medicinal substance without landing in jail is significant. However, there are limits as to how...
How COVID-19 has added to home aide problems for Michigan’s disabled
Many disabled people in Michigan depend on home healthcare aides for help with bathing, feeding, cleaning and more. Having these aides come to their homes helps individuals avoid moving into a nursing home and maintain their comfort and dignity. While some people with...
What documents will I need for a SSDI hearing?
Getting denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a challenging experience. On top of the emotional turmoil of worrying whether you’ll get it back and be able to cover the bills, you have to deal with bureaucratic processes that can drain you and cause...
Taking a look at identity theft charges
If you are facing identity theft charges, there are many different issues to consider. Aside from the financial penalties that often arise due to these cases, as well as the prospect of spending time in prison, people accused of identity theft often face many other...
Intrusive Strategies Through Use and Abuse of Personal Data
Cell phones once represented a sense of freedom. From their cars and various locations outside of their dwellings that once housed their landlines, callers could reach friends and family members. As technology grew more sophisticated, cell phone companies could pull...
Can public intoxication charges affect my job?
Some municipalities have strict laws against public intoxication and open containers on the streets. This can create a host of legal problems for you if you appear intoxicated and encounter law enforcement. Sometimes, police will leverage charges of drunk and...
How do police test drivers for marijuana intoxication?
Since legalizing marijuana, Michigan has joined other legal states in adopting new technology that can test the breath of motorists suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis. The latest technology uses a similar method used in drunk driving tests. These new...
Understanding retail fraud charges in Michigan
In Michigan, a retail fraud charge can mean several things: most commonly, these include theft or shoplifting, misrepresenting or altering prices or value of items in the store, and falsely attempting to exchange an item for money that was not purchased. These charges...
How long an SSD appeal takes to complete
Social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits are essential lifeblood for many people. It can be the sole source of income that someone has to pay for their bills and other essentials. Despite how primary this benefit is for so many people, the Social Security...
