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...
Many careers require that individuals receive a professional license. Some other careers require background checks. Together, those requirements could mean that many individuals are ineligible to hold certain careers because of a criminal history. This is one of the...
Identity theft remains a severe problem in Michigan and around the world. Once a person's identity or financial information becomes compromised, the resultant fallout could have incredibly costly consequences. People charged with identity theft-related crimes might...
Most people have a vague idea of what money laundering entails. You might think money laundering only involves large sums of cash. However, money laundering charges can stem from a single transaction. The transaction does not even have to involve a significant amount...