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Executive Orders & Police Discretion
Well here we are in mid-May and those of us in Michigan are still subject to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's power-grab, otherwise known as the stay-at-home order. Yes, there has been some relaxation of some of the more absurd aspects of earlier stay-at-home orders (such...
What are the different drug schedules in Michigan?
Any criminal charge is serious, particularly when involving the alleged possession and/or distribution of controlled substances in Troy. Such accusations may carry with them a social stigma, which may impact your public and professional reputation. Yet first things...
Drunk driving penalty and distracted driving
If you have been arrested for and charged with an operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence offense in Michigan, you may understandably be concerned about what consequences you may experience if you are convicted of this charge. One of the things some...
Defining “Stand Your Ground” laws
Most people in Troy may react skeptically when hearing one respond to accusations of violence by claiming they acted in self-defense. You might share their skepticism (until you yourself face a situation in which you feel compelled to act). Many of our past clients...
Self-protection and the right to bear arms
The right to bear arms is one that many hold dear as a vital element of living in the United States. The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants this right to citizens, yet it has become a prime topic of debate in and disagreement in recent years. It may feel...
Turkey season presents some legal challenges for hunters
If you’re a hunter living Michigan, you’re in luck to be near to one of the most robust wild turkey populations in the country. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has worked in conjunction with other agencies to improve turkey habitat and conduct wild...
U.S. SUPREME COURT AND GUN-REGULATIONS
Against the backdrop of COVID-19, Stay-At-Home orders, economic distress, and people waiting for weeks to receive unemployment checks, gun rights advocates and gun control proponents have been watching and waiting for the United States Supreme Court to decide the case...
Can you carry a gun during bow season?
You can’t use a firearm during bow season for deer in Michigan, and you know that. But what about just carrying one on you? What if you don’t use it? For instance, maybe you believe you spotted a bear on the trail camera on your hunting property. You have to walk out...
Ted Nugent thinks Michigan is anti-hunter. Do you agree?
Ted Nugent, famous singer, author and perhaps Michigan’s best known native son, firmly believes in conservation. He just as firmly believes in hunting, fishing and trapping. Why? He sees the two as not only compatible, but also mutually necessary. In the first of a...
STAY-AT-HOME AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: HOW ARE YOU HANDLING THINGS?
Even Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has got to realize that her Stay-At-Home order is taking a toll on the People of the State of Michigan. Michigan's mental health system is a joke to begin with. I know, because many of my clients suffer from underlying mental...
