Juvenile delinquency is a scary thing to witness as a parent. You might have pressing concerns about the well-being of your child and whether delinquent behavior will translate to adult crimes. Parenting through such circumstances can present unique challenges that...
In 2022, 974 people died on Michigan roads, and of those 325 died in accidents involving drinking and driving. In fact, every 45 minutes or less, someone dies in a drunk driving accident in the United States. These are staggering statistics, so you should understand...
Expunging your criminal record can help you to overcome the issues that may come with it. But expungement requirements and rules differ based on where you received your conviction. If you have a federal crime, you have to follow federal expungement rules....
Starting in April 2023, the state of Michigan is changing its laws pertaining to the expungement of criminal records. The new law makes it much easier for you to clear your background. The Michigan Department of Attorney General explains the new process will provide...
Among other evidence-gathering tactics, law enforcement often asks motorists stopped on suspicion of drunk driving to submit to breath testing to determine their blood alcohol concentration levels. Though serving as the key piece of evidence in many DUI cases, these...
Young people make mistakes, and some even establish juvenile criminal records. These records can make it difficult to move on and lead a productive life, as they appear on background check screenings. Under Michigan law, courts can seal juvenile records under certain...
During an interrogation with police, you do not have to say anything because of your right to silence. But that does not mean officers will not continue to talk to you. They can say just about anything to get you to talk. The Innocence Project explains law enforcement...
A drunk driving case could turn many aspects of your life on end, whether your child faces these allegations or you are a young driver accused of this offense. For example, drunk driving charges could interfere with your career in the future, and it could also...
Incarceration can put your life on hold while you satisfy the demands of justice. While your situation may sound bleak, you have the opportunity to improve your life even while imprisoned. When you view your current situation as an opportunity, you may find ways to...
Your partner called the police on you and accused you of domestic violence. Not once have you ever put your hands on your significant other, so where did the accusations come from? REACH explains several types of non-physical domestic violence. A person need not use...
