In Michigan, when someone accuses a child of having committed a crime, the matter is referred to the family division of the circuit court as a juvenile delinquency case. Although not all such cases go to court, the ones that do can be problematic later for young...
Being arrested is often a terrifying experience, especially if you have never been arrested before. The panic and fear involved with being arrested may cause you to make mistakes and do or say something that you shouldn’t. This can sometimes lead to an additional...
Warmer weather isn’t far away and that means a new fishing season for Michigan anglers. Remember, you will need a new license after April 1st. There are also some changes you need to should be aware of. Walleye size limit For Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River,...
In Michigan, when people are injured, ill or suffer from conditions that result in physical pain, medical professionals will provide painkillers. Often, these are opioids like fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful medication that can be effective at providing relief....
Deer season is something many Michigan residents look forward to. Hunting is an enjoyable hobby for many. From the thrill of the hunt itself, to spending time in Michigan’s beautiful, remote wilderness, hunting allows people to get away from their daily lives and go...
This week, the hearing continued for a former Isabella County Corrections officer accused of pushing and hurting an inmate. Attorney John Freeman is representing the accused officer. As reported by The Morning Sun, the Monday, March 7th hearing was dominated by...
Anyone who ever watched a television show or movie can recite the Miranda rights that govern an accused’s privilege against self-incrimination during police questioning. But this staple of criminal law was not foreordained and was mostly limited to academic...
A drunk driving conviction can take a toll on your life. Sure, it can prevent you from driving for a significant period of time and you may have to spend some time in jail, but if you’ve been convicted of one of these offenses then you know that the ramifications can...
National news coverage about illegal drugs in America may have some of our readers thinking that law enforcement officials and prosecutors are getting more “lenient” with these crimes. But, the fact is that may of those involved in the justice system are as zealous as...
We may not always agree with what our government officials are doing within the scope of their representation. Sometimes passionate disagreements arise that may make a person want to take some sort of action to protect their rights. However, it is possible that a...