In the U.S., opioid use is an epidemic. Many people begin their opioid journey because of prescribed painkillers or curiosity, without recognizing the risks. If you suffer from opioid addiction, you may act recklessly or against the law to obtain opioids. According to...
Criminal Law
Should you take a breath analysis test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of a DUI, what should you expect next? For many people, a blood alcohol content (BAC) test will quickly follow. Though you might feel inclined to attempt turning down this test at first, this is far from the best idea. In...
Should you answer the door for police?
Many people grow up with the idea that they must show respect to law enforcement and abide by their requests or demands at all times. A typical sentiment involves the idea that if you are not guilty, you should have nothing to hide. But just how true is that? If, for...
What do you know about anger issues and domestic violence?
Maybe you and your significant other had an especially nasty fight, or perhaps mounting issues at home spiraled out of control. Either way, police charged you with domestic violence. Could you have an unrealized anger issue to get control of? WebMD explains different...
What should I know about impaired driving in Michigan?
Driving while impaired can incur many legal penalties, according to Michigan.gov, which explains that driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. As a result, it is important for all motorists to understand possible charges and their accompanying...
What are implied consent laws?
When an officer asks for you to take a DUI test such as a breath analysis test, you may feel like it is within your rights to refuse to take it. However, doing so can actually come with some severe consequences, all due to implied consent laws. What is an implied...
What is the Special Alternative Incarceration Program?
Many areas have developed special programs to help keep people out of jail and to give them help to avoid future criminal issues. Michigan has the Special Alternative Incarceration Program. According to the Michigan Department of Corrections, the SAI program provides...
Does Michigan have the death penalty?
Murder in many states will result in the potential of facing the death penalty. If you are facing a murder charge in Michigan, you may worry you could end up sentenced to death. That fear is unwarranted. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Michigan does...
Why do prosecutors and judges offer plea bargains?
Did you know that more than 90% of all criminal convictions are a result of plea bargains? This means that less than 10% of all criminal cases actually end up on trial in front of a jury. Plea bargains are extremely common in the criminal defense industry. It is...
Reviewing the reasonable use of self-defense
Accusations of violent crime in Michigan (up to and including murder) are often met with claims of self-defense. It may be easy for many to meet such claims with skepticism. Yet if asked, most would likely agree that there are situations where they may feel compelled...
