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...
Countless Americans apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) every year. Sadly, the majority of applicants get rejected. Whether it's due to income qualifications or missing information on their forms, receiving a denial notice can be devastating. That's...
Those who have taken the time to read websites' terms of service may be more the exception than the rule. Most people accept the terms and move on, not giving any thought into whether or not they are violating their terms. Terms and services for most websites spell...
There was a time not long ago when part of a post office’s décor featured pictures of men and women who were evading capture by the police. While waiting in line, customers could see law enforcement’s “most wanted.” The daily newspaper would also print these...
If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) was denied, you’re not alone. The truth is that more applications are denied than approved, especially in the early stages. But you don’t need to accept that early denial. According to its 2018 annual...
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there are just over three-quarter million sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Most of them do a good job. They honor their vows to serve and protect their communities. Others, however, do not. An...
Driving is often a necessary, if not enjoyable, activity. Whether you’re commuting or tearing up backroads on weekends, motoring can be an easy and fun way of traveling from place to place. Yet it’s easy to forget that it’s a privilege, not a right. You may have...
It’s easy to feel like money is tight during the holidays, especially when you want to get gifts for your friends and family. But if you ever find yourself tempted to pocket an item in a crowded store, you might want to think again. Michigan is tough on...
You may have already learned that applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long, complicated and frustrating process. If so, you likely heard that denials are common and that it’s important to make sure you dot every “i” and cross every “t” with your...
In 2018, Michigan legalized recreational marijuana. There were many who saw this as a big win, but there were also a lot of small-print caveats. As Michigan Public Radio noted, the law made it okay to smoke pot, but not to buy it. You can only smoke it in private. You...
