For many Michigan residents, including those of us at the Law Office of John Freeman, the coming of fall means a new hunting season is not far away. Popular in the state and throughout the Midwest, hunters are in preparation mode. With the challenges faced since the...
2020 Fall Turkey hunting season in Michigan runs from September 15 to November 14. If you entered the lottery for a license, then you can check here to find out if you were selected. If you weren't, or if you did not bother with the lottery, you may still be able to...
Although Michigan legislators have changed the laws so that recreational marijuana is legal, you could still face marijuana-related charges if an officer pulls you over under certain circumstances. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning explains how. ...
Suppose that Michigan law enforcement arrests you. Will you have to pay money before going home. Although there are efforts underway to eliminate cash bail, cash bail is widly utilized today in Michigan Courts. The Courts will consider a variety of factors when...
People living in prisons in Michigan give up many freedoms they had previously enjoyed, making every little opportunity for choice highly important in their daily lives. One of the choices some inmates may have is what food they may buy in the prison commissary to...
I understand the outrage, the shock, the horror, the disbelief, and the unfiltered emotions surrounding street violence. I have been a criminal law attorney for more than 27 years. I served as a local prosecutor in Manhattan and a federal prosecutor in Detroit. I...
Hunting in Michigan is an enjoyable, competitive and adventurous sport for many people. Hunters may better prepare for a successful and safe hunting season when they are aware of the new regulations put in place by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. People...
Drunk driving cases often lead to various repercussions, such as the loss of driving privileges and a mark on one's record (which frequently leads to career problems and other hardships). However, spending time behind bars is a very serious reality for many people...
Like many people in Michigan, you may participate in the hunting season with close friends and beloved family members. The feelings of kinship and camaraderie you enjoy often transform an already exciting exhibition into a memorable event. You may enjoy camping, good...
Since 2018, Michigan hunters, trappers, and fishers have had the option of keeping an electronic copy of their licenses on a digital device, instead of carrying and displaying a paper version. It's a convenience that many sportsmen appreciate. These days, it's easier...