Even though a misdemeanor is not quite as serious as other forms of criminal punishment, it can still impact your life. For example, some employers may feel skeptical to hire you if you have a criminal record of any kind. With a little practice, you can help potential...
Traffic stops are a routine but often dreaded part of life. Police officers in Michigan are tasked with many facets of traffic control duties, including monitoring for impaired drivers and those traveling at dangerously excessive speeds. Regardless of the reason for a...
Michigan police officers commonly use a police lineup as a way for victims to identify perpetrators. While this has been a longtime practice of police across the nation, a new study suggests that it might not be as accurate as people have thought. In fact, studies are...
Michigan has many female entrepreneurs, and going through the divorce process can cause complications with daily business operations. If you're one of these women, here are some tips for making it through your divorce with your financial and emotional well-being...
Going through a divorce in Michigan is hard on the entire family. When parents are dealing with their own loss, thinking about how to maintain healthy roles with their kids can be challenging. If you're facing this unfortunate situation, knowing how to co-parent in a...
The Michigan criminal justice system thrives on confessions. And all too often, innocent children confess to crimes they didn’t commit, falsely believing it will help them get back to their loved ones. Teaching your children about Miranda rights can help them steer...
America incarcerates much more of its population, percentage-wise, than many other countries around the world. In Michigan, many people have difficulty reintegrating into society after leaving prison. Even after completing their sentences, they're faced with real...
When a couple divorces, the home that they once shared typically gets sold while the profits get equally distributed between the two. However, this process is not always viable for real estate investors. If you are a real estate investor in Michigan, you should...
The division of property after a divorce is one of the things that a court decides during the divorce process in Michigan. The court determines a division that is fair between both parties so that you each have an equal amount of property. Sometimes, however, it is...
When prosecutors in Michigan and around the country seek to prove intoxication in drunk driving cases, they usually introduce the results of breath or blood tests that show the defendant was behind the wheel with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. The...
