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...
If you have a physical or medical condition that makes it challenging for you to work, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), you should have worked long enough and paid Social Security...
The process of filing for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is intimidating to a lot of people, and most are worried about making a mistake on the paperwork. While it’s always best to complete the paperwork properly, small mistakes aren’t likely to tank your...
Many people who face drunk driving charges knew that it was a risk when they set out. People leave the bar after having a few too many drinks, but they think they can get home safely. Perhaps they’ve done it many times in the past. But there are also cases where...
There are different burdens of proof in criminal cases. One of the lesser standards of proof is reasonable suspicion. Essentially, this means that officers suspect criminal activity. This in itself is typically not enough to carry out searches, detain suspects or...
