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When it comes to youthful offenses, many individuals wonder if they count as prior convictions. It is important to grasp the implications of these actions and how they can affect one's record in the eyes of the law. Youthful offenses defined Youthful offenses refer to...
Drug charges can have very serious consequences, but it is important to understand that many factors can affect the legal process. The presence of a drug addiction is one such thing that can play a part in your defense. While the legal landscape varies, some...
In the state of Michigan, if you find yourself under suspicion of driving under the influence, the officer may ask you to take a breath alcohol test. The Michigan Vehicle Code makes refusing to take a breath test for a suspected DUI a crime. You should understand that...
There were over 4000 alcohol-related crashes in Michigan in 2020, according to a report by the Michigan State Police. Field sobriety tests serve as key tools for law enforcement officers to assess possible impairment due to alcohol or drugs. However, these tests,...
Criminal charges can carry severe repercussions for high school students. Both teenagers and their families need to understand that an arrest could put their future goals in jeopardy. Consider these potential long-term consequences of a criminal conviction. 1. College...
In the United States, 10,511 people died in alcohol-involved accidents in 2018. In addition, 985 people died and 74,963 received injuries in drunk driving incidents in Michigan in 2019. In Michigan, drinking and driving citations are OWI citations or operating while...
Technology has taken center stage in many aspects of life, from smart home management to information access. In fact, with smartphones becoming more advanced every day, people keep a large portion of their daily activities and information stored in their phones....
When you obtain your driver’s license in the state of Michigan, implied consent is one of the obligations and responsibilities of licensed drivers. Implied consent means you consent to chemical testing for alcohol by carrying a driver’s license. Refusal to submit to...
On Jan. 13, 2020, the Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a “Statement on Temporarily Suspending Use of Datamaster DMT in Wake of Criminal Investigation into Contractor Malfeasance.” MSP’s statement asserted that: “On Jan. 10, 2020, the MSP alerted prosecutors and...
Getting Tough On Grandma: Prosecutor drags on case against pepper-sprayed great-grandmother. By Anne Stanton It sounds like a send-up from a David Letterman show: Why did the deputy pepper-spray a 79-year-old great-grandmother? Yet it isn’t a joke to either Elaine...
