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...
In Michigan, most criminal convictions lead to jail time or probation and fines, although there are other criminal consequences that a judge can hand down as well. Those accused of an operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense could end up in state custody or on...
Many disabilities are either things that people have experienced for their entire lives or the result of injuries that they suffered. For example, someone who suffers from a limb amputation in a car accident would then be dealing with a lifelong disability, as could...
The prosecution may have lots of evidence against you, but not all of it may make it to the trial. This follows a successful motion to suppress, usually filed by the defendant. When a judge grants the motion to suppress, it essentially bars the prosecution from using...
You may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits if a physical or mental condition prevents you from working. However, you must get through the application process to have your disability benefits approved. One needs to be careful when applying for these...
