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,...
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...
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...
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...
Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Michigan, which means lawmakers have determined that the drug is highly addictive and has no legitimate medical uses. Crimes involving heroin are generally charged as felonies in Michigan, and even...
Every year, Michigan residents are assessed taxes at both the state and federal level. The tax code is complex, and it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what you may owe and what deductions you are able to take. Making a mistake on your taxes isn't a crime,...
Michigan law defines embezzlement as the theft or misappropriation of funds or property that has been entrusted to an individual by another person or a business. A store clerk who takes money out of a cash register and an executor who misappropriates estate assets...
A Michigan woman who served as the director of a nonprofit organization that provided housing services to low-income Detroit residents is facing a raft of federal charges including multiple counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, aggravated identity...
Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in Michigan, which means lawmakers have determined that the drug is highly addictive but has some medical uses. Unlike marijuana, heroin and cocaine, methamphetamine is made from chemicals rather than...
A Michigan man who operated a consulting firm in Detroit has been accused of defrauding Medicaid. The 59-year-old Livonia resident was arraigned on four counts of Medicaid fraud in an East Lansing District Court on Feb. 14. Each count carries a maximum custodial...