When people get behind the wheel after drinking, they may have longer reaction times and worse driving skills than usual. A legal limit on the level of alcohol in drivers' bodies helps to protect the public from the consequences of drunk driving collisions. It can...
Following investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, special agents in another state and the U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Inspector General, three individuals were arrested. Reportedly, the defendants operated unemployment insurance fraud schemes...
When times are tough, people in Michigan and elsewhere may resort to all kinds of activities to keep them going. A federal court recently sentenced a 35-year-old woman in another state after she pleaded guilty to several fraud charges in October. According to court...
A Michigan judge sentenced a woman to two years of probation on Jan. 13 for embezzling $75,000 from a Kent County nonprofit organization where she served as treasurer. He also ordered her to repay the money she took. The woman's probation could end early if she makes...
Many individuals use software during the course of their business. It's imperative that you ensure that your company is only using legal software. It is a crime to steal software that's legally protected. You could be charged with software piracy. The issue...
A man and woman in their 40s are facing multiple felony charges against three minor children. The Michigan couple were foster parents to 18 children from 2008 to 2020, and they have been arrested and charged with allegedly abusing three of them. Being charged with sex...
White-collar crimes in Michigan include several non-violent business activities that breach trust and intend to deceive in order to earn money. Two common white-collar crimes include avoidance and evasion, which relate to taxes but differ in key ways. Avoidance The...
If you feel that you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime in Michigan, you may understandably feel helpless. At the same time, you might feel frustrated and eager to clear your name. Fortunately, a reputable felony defense attorney can help with aggressively...
Many people incorrectly use the terms "fraud" and "theft" interchangeably. While the two are both criminal acts that carry potentially lengthy sentences, they are two different crimes. Residents of Michigan should educate themselves on the differences between fraud...
Individuals who avoid paying their fair share of taxes can face charges of tax evasion in Michigan courts. This fact is relevant whether the avoidance of the tax burden happens on purpose or is unintentional. Tax evasion is a serious crime that can result in...