Does it seem like getting a mere ticket for breaking the law is better than being arrested for committing a crime? It may seem so at first glance, and Michigan has enacted a law that expands the number of misdemeanor crimes that will result in a ticket rather than an...
Shoplifting Misdemeanor v. Felony: The Consequences for Shoplifting are More Serious than Most Expect Shoplifting in Michigan is no longer just considered a petty offense subject to a light jail sentence and/or a fine. Depending on the value of the goods involved,...
Thinking about misdemeanor shoplifting? Think again. Michigan law imposes serious penalties for committing retail fraud, which is more commonly known as shoplifting in Michigan. There are three different degrees of retail fraud. The value of the property being taken...
