Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in Michigan, and there are shops in West Michigan. Though they are not within Grand Rapids itself, a short drive out of the city can take residents to these shops where they can purchase marijuana much as they would purchase...
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What is Michigan’s DUI look-back period?
One DUI charge and conviction can significantly impact one’s life and future. Subsequent charges can leave individuals facing even more penalties – unless the look-back period has passed. What is a look-back period? Several institutions use look-back periods to review...
How safe is it to drive after using any kind of drug?
Like most people, you may associate impaired driving with intoxication from alcohol. Drunk driving is a common offense and receives lots of attention. However, it is not the only substance that causes impairment in a driver. Drugs of all kinds do too. It is...
Women may have different motives for white collar crime
The CBS show Pink Collar Crimes has shone the spotlight on a niche area of law that many may find interesting. The numbers of incarcerated women in prisons in Michigan and elsewhere are increasing, but the criminal charges that landed them there can be very different...
Why your Miranda rights are so important
If you are like most Michigan people, you think you must answer any questions a law enforcement officer asks you. This is not true. You have no obligation to answer an officer’s questions. The only thing you must do is produce identification if and when (s)he...
Understanding knock-and-talk
You do not have to talk to the police in Michigan, generally speaking. While there are some exceptions, such as providing ID or asking if you are free to go, you do not typically have to have any interaction with state or federal investigators without a lawyer...
Do you need an attorney if you agree on everything?
Divorces can cost a lot of money. On average around the United States, the process of divorce costs about $15,000. In an attempt to reduce costs, some try to go through the process without a lawyer, and that is a huge mistake you do not want to make. The truth...
One way to avoid a conviction of drug charges
Facing drug charges can seem like the end of the world, especially when it is your first time. You may think that you are doomed because of this one mistake. Michigan takes drug crimes seriously, so what are you to do to protect your future? The good news is that you...
Are the drugs really yours?
Facing any kind of drug charges in Michigan is serious business. Depending upon which type of drug authorities allege you possessed at the time of your arrest, and the quantity thereof, a conviction could put you in prison for a lengthy period of time as...
Avoid errors when you are preparing for property division
The property division phase of your divorce need not be the grueling event you envision if you prepare well and approach it in a practical, business-like manner. You can keep conflict to a minimum if you avoid these five mistakes when facing property division. 1....