Many states, including Michigan, lay down harsher penalties when weapons are involved in the commission of a drug offense. This is because the combination of drugs and firearms is often associated with an increased risk of violence and public safety concerns. Hence,...
Month: May 2024
Writing bad checks can result in stiff legal penalties
Despite the declining use of checks, they remain a staple in small business and personal transactions. Although issuing a check seems straightforward, the law recognizes that mistakes can occur and gives you enough time to rectify any oversights. However, deliberately...
Searches of Michigan residences lead to drug seizures
The Michigan State Police has reported that significant quantities of illegal drugs were discovered and seized during searches of residences in Hartford and Watervliet on April 10. A 36-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have been taken into custody in connection...
Misappropriating assets from employee benefit plans is a crime
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a commonly known employee benefit plan. Companies are expected to administer these plans with their employees' interests at heart, diligently allocating funds or assets for their benefit. Under federal...