Terms like "intellectual disabilities," "developmentally disabled," and "intellectually impaired" are all used to describe people who have various cognitive problems that affect their communication skills, social skills and mental acuity. Just like the people who have...
An autoimmune disease is a medical condition in which the body stops distinguishing between its native and foreign cells. There's been an uptick in discussions in recent years among medical professionals about the more than 80 autoimmune diseases. Some common...
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is the same as inviting trouble into your life. Police throughout the state are on the lookout for anyone who appears to be driving under the influence, so they won’t hesitate to pull you over to learn more. Knowing what to expect...
Ideally, you should always carry your driver's license with you whenever you are behind the wheel. This way, in the unlikely event that a law enforcement official pulls you over, you can show that you have a valid license, and you have the right to be driving....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
