When you are charged with a crime, it can be a scary and stressful situation. Not only are you facing potentially serious consequences, but the impact of a conviction can affect all parts of your life. If you have been charged with assault in Michigan and the victim...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) receives payroll contributions from employers, employees and independent contractors across the country. Those contributions help fund several important benefit programs, which the SSA also administers. Once workers are old...
Boaters take to the thousands of lakes and other waters of Michigan for fun and relaxation in droves every summer. Michigan is among the states with the largest number of registered boats in the country. As enjoyable as it can be, boating is serious business. As with...
People who are interacting with police officers may wonder what the officer is allowed to do. While they have a fairly large berth for what they’re allowed to do while they’re working, there are some limitations. Understanding some of these points can help you to know...
Michigan first legalized medical marijuana and then took the plunge and legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age or older. These days, there are dispensaries all over the greater Grand Rapids area where you can walk in and buy a massive assortment...
In the past few years, low-carb diets have become extremely popular. They provide several health benefits, including blood sugar management and weight loss. Unfortunately, if you’re suspected of OWI in Michigan, your healthy eating lifestyle may produce false results...
Did you know that the Social Security Blue Book doesn’t specifically list migraines? There are other neurological disorders like seizures listed, but migraines just aren’t there. For many people, this signals that the Social Security Administration doesn’t consider...
When an officer pulls you over because he suspects that you are drunk driving, he may ask you to perform several field sobriety tests. In addition to the one-leg stand test and the walk-and-turn test, he will ask you to perform a horizontal gaze nystagmus test....
People who receive Social Security Disability benefits due to a medical condition or serious injury may decide that they would like to try working again. The Social Security Administration allows for this under a trial work period. A trial work period allows you to...
It can be difficult to know what to do if accused of shoplifting. You may be feeling embarrassed, worried or even angry. Many think of shoplifting as a trivial offense, but you cannot afford to think that way if accused of it. The consequences can be severe and...
