A routine traffic stop can be a nerve-wracking experience for many individuals. Knowing how to handle yourself during such situations can make the process smoother and less stressful. Whether it is speeding or another serious violation, here are some steps to keep in...
In Michigan, a personal protection order is a legal instrument designed to protect individuals from threats, harassment or harm from someone they know. It can restrict a person from entering certain areas, contacting the person who filed it or carrying out certain...
Arson, the act of intentionally setting fire to property, is a serious crime with severe legal repercussions. Society views it negatively due to its potential to cause extensive damage and risk to human life. However, the consequences of an arson charge extend beyond...
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...