No one really wants to pay taxes. Unfortunately, it is a necessary evil in order to keep the government running. With tax filing time right around the corner, you are going to have to present your income and allowable expenses on your tax return. While it is not...
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First degree murder in Michigan is a serious matter
Murder charges are always serious, but when you are facing first-degree murder or felony murder charges in Michigan, you are facing the possibility of a harsh future. Here are some things to remember if you are facing murder a charge here: Premeditation requirementA...
What constitutes an aggravated assault?
Assault charges are rarely a good thing, but, in Michigan, it is far preferable to face misdemeanor assault charges than see those same charges raised to a felony. Felony charges can change the entire course of your life if you suffer a conviction.Felons do not enjoy...
Your MI medical marijuana may not protect you from charges
Since voters passed the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act in 2008, thousands of people have gotten arrested and incarcerated for marijuana cultivation and distribution. Even those who believe they are protected by the Act could end up victims to a no-knock narcotics raid...
The Scourge of Inadequate Crime Labs
As technology and science continue to advance, it stands to reason that U.S. crime labs would produce increasingly sound results that help implicate or exonerate those accused of committing crimes.Unfortunately, that is not the case. Government-run crime labs across...
Penalties for heroin possession and distribution
Facing a heroin charge is a very serious crime. The punishment you may incur will vary based on the severity of your offense.There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to penalizing drug offenders. Every case is unique and requires its own special handling....
Should Police Departments Control Body Camera Footage?
Two weeks after a Minneapolis police officer fatally shot an Australian woman in the alley behind her house after she called 911 to report a possible sexual assault, the Minneapolis Police Department expanded its policy regarding when officers must activate their body...
If Authorities Are Speaking With You, Speak With A Lawyer
With news stories breaking weekly, if not daily, about the investigations into connections between the Trump administration and Russians before and after the election, the news-monitoring public is being introduced to a handful of terms that are frequently used in...
Your Education’s Impact In Criminal Court
Statistics make clear that a high school diploma increases a person’s lifetime earning potential in the U.S. Now there is research that indicates graduating from high school also benefits a person if he or she is convicted of a crime.The study, published in...