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...
It wasn’t easy to put your Social Security Disability (SSD) application in, but you’ve reached the point where you really can’t keep working -- and you had your doctor’s support. That’s why it was such a shock to get a letter in the mail telling you that the Social...
When you get hurt or fall ill, you may not be able to take care of yourself -- let alone keep working. Thankfully, there are Social Security benefits that can help those no longer able to support themselves. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can...
A person who’s arrested for possession of an illegal substance will usually have to spend some time in jail. For some, the incarceration will come as part of a sentence. Some have questioned whether putting drug addicts in jail serves any good purpose. One thing that...
Many criminal cases never go to trial because the defendant and the prosecutors make a plea deal. This can have advantages for both sides. It saves a person from putting their freedom in the hands of a jury, and it lets prosecutors obtain a “win” without the time and...
For an OWI, you likely know that the legal limit is a BAC of 0.08%. This is fairly common knowledge and a limit used in most states, though there are differences for underage drivers, commercial drivers and the like. Overall, though, the idea is that a BAC of 0.08% or...
Unable to work due to a serious medical condition, you apply for and eventually are informed that you qualify for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits. You gain some relief in knowing that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will provide you and your family...
