When you go to the airport, unless you are not flying, you cannot avoid Transportation Security Administration officers. They carry badges, search your property and give orders as you go through one of their check points. Indeed, they are unavoidable if you want to...
In Michigan and across the United States, we often chalk up people’s troubles with the law to their own bad choices. However, there are frequently extenuating circumstances that contribute mightily to their behavior. Specifically, they might have mental health issues...
When a person is facing criminal charges, they may feel like nothing is on their side, but that is not true. Michigan and federal law provide many important protections for people needing criminal defense. There are certain procedures that law enforcement must follow...
Being accused of a crime in Michigan can be an intimidating situation to be in. You may feel panicked and unsure of how to proceed. The following are four mistakes to avoid if you are accused of a crime in Michigan. Talking to police or prosecutors without an attorney...
Getting arrested is stressful to say the least. In the immediacy of an arrest, it’s common to be concerned about the potential penalties that you might be facing, but you really need to take your case one step at a time. This starts with your arraignment, which is...
July, 2019 - Protecting your rights never takes a vacation, even during the middle of a Michigan summer. Here at the , summer fishing is a part of the norm. Whether it is an afternoon trolling night-crawlers on the St. Clair River for...
As technology advances, more social media platforms are created. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat are just a few of the platforms that most people are using. You use them to post pictures and statuses about your life while also being able to comment on the...
For many people, Protecting Your Rights means the Right to Hunt. With deer season right around the corner, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has approved a set of regulations targeting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). CWD is a...
When it comes to protecting your rights, are cellphones a good or a bad thing? It's plain to see how cellphones have improved our lives, not only by making sure we never miss a call, but also by putting the internet, including GPS navigation, email, Google...
Protecting your rights while traveling can be challenging. Most travelers understand when their actions are tracked by law enforcement because of the government's role to prevent terrorism. However, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has also been...
