Penalties for Drunk Driving in Michigan
Penalties for Drunk Driving in Michigan People accused of drunk driving in Michigan have many rights at stake if they are convicted. Drinking and driving is taken very seriously in Michigan, and penalties range depending upon the blood alcohol concentrati...
Conviction for larceny reversed, where the theft was not "from a person"
Conviction for larceny reversed, where the theft was not "from a person" An individual can be charged with a variety of offenses related to "theft," from robbery and embezzlement to shoplifting, depending on the circumstances of the ca...
An overview of common field sobriety tests
Everyone knows that conducting a breath test is almost always the go-to method for a police officer to make a determination as to whether or not a driver who they have pulled over has been drinking alcohol. The results of these breath tests are usually ta...
The truth and myths about breath tests
Our Ann Arbor readers probably know that there are several different ways to determine the blood alcohol content level of a suspected drunk driver. However, by and large the most common method used by law enforcement officials throughout America is the Br...
Ann Arbor man, 22, faces allegations of sexual assault
For most people facing allegations of sexual assault, there is a "before" and "after": as in how life was before the allegations, and then after. This is because even in those instances where the allegations are determined to be unfoun...
Driving while intoxicated over holidays can end with a DUI charge
The recent holiday weekend saw plenty of fireworks, family get-togethers and parties throughout Michigan. But, as with many other popular holidays, many of our Michigan readers may have noticed another common aspect of these times of the years: increased ...
Nationwide operation targets child sexual abuse, sex trafficking
Over the last several years our Ann Arbor readers may have noticed that sex trafficking, especially child sex trafficking, has become a major concern of both state and federal law enforcement agencies. Many people still believe that this issue is a foreig...
Michigan football player dealing with drunk driving charge
One of the most troubling aspects of getting arrested for driving while intoxicated is the immediate consequences the arrestee could face from an employer or other entity they are involved with, way before any final resolution is reached in the case. For ...
Registered sex offender faces more sex crimes allegations
Anyone who is listed on the sex offender registry in Michigan is going to have to live with the fact that they will be under a microscope for the rest of their lives. Having to register as a sex offender is one of the most serious consequences that someon...
Very few details about investigation into alleged sexual assault
There are few things that can stir up public outcry like allegations of sexual assault. The problem can be even worse when an alleged attack occurs and an immediate arrest isn't made. In this type of situation, law enforcement officials may feel press...