If you have lost your source of income or are just struggling financially, the temptation to shoplift a few essential items for your family can seem pretty tempting. Yet being caught could lead to jail time, which will make your situation even more challenging. A...
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What happens during an OWI traffic stop?
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...
Can you get your license back if you drive while it’s suspended?
Drivers in Michigan can have the state suspend their license for a range of reasons. Some people will face a license suspension because they got arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Others will face a suspension because they had a non-driving...
The violations associated with driver’s licenses
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....
Michigan law recognizes different types of assault
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,...
Have you fallen foul of Michigan marijuana laws?
When Michigan passed laws to allow recreational marijuana use in 2018, it came as a great relief for many people. Legal use of a commonly and widely used recreational and medicinal substance without landing in jail is significant. However, there are limits as to how...
How COVID-19 has added to home aide problems for Michigan’s disabled
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...
What documents will I need for a SSDI hearing?
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...
Taking a look at identity theft charges
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...
Intrusive Strategies Through Use and Abuse of Personal Data
Cell phones once represented a sense of freedom. From their cars and various locations outside of their dwellings that once housed their landlines, callers could reach friends and family members. As technology grew more sophisticated, cell phone companies could pull...