In 2013, the Michigan State Police recorded over 93,000 incidents of domestic violence across the state. 43,152 of them involved the use of a “personal weapon.” Accordingly, both federal and Michigan law have provisions limiting gun rights of domestic violence perpetrators. Some of these limitations…
A store’s first line of defense against retail theft is its team of loss prevention officers. These private security guards, sometimes undercover, patrol the store to dissuade, investigate, and catch shoplifters. Since loss prevention officers are not part of a government law enforcement agency, they…
A common misconception about Michigan’s drugged driving law is that you can only get arrested for driving after consuming illegal drugs. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, there are a number of medications that lead to DUI. Section 257.625 of the…
A variety of crimes involving abuse and intimidation of victims can be considered acts of human trafficking. Victims of human trafficking are often especially vulnerable, finding themselves exploited by others. For this reason, many laws have been enacted within the United States that reflect the…
Many of us travel to see loved ones during the holidays, and Thanksgiving weekend is often one of the busiest times of year for travel on Michigan roads and highways. While you may be extremely busy planning your Thanksgiving holiday, it is important to be…