From 2001 to 2014, Michigan law enforcement agencies confiscated more than $258 million from people in the state who in many cases were never found guilty of a crime. Under the state’s civil forfeiture laws, police departments can take a suspect’s car, weapons, cash, or…
This April, the republican-controlled Michigan senate passed two bills that would outlaw the transfer or sale of fetuses and fetal tissues. If the House of Representatives approves the bills, and if Governor Snyder signs them into law, pro-life activists will hail these developments as a…
Michigan has a zero-tolerance policy for stoned drivers. If they detect any THC in your blood after pulling you over, you will face DUI charges —unless you are a card-carrying medical marijuana patient. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in 2013 that the state’s Medical Marihuana…
Everyone knows it’s illegal to drive a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But there are also harsh penalties for operating vehicles such as boats or planes while under the influence. In Michigan, boaters who get caught operating their vehicles while intoxicated…
College is often the first time that many Michiganders are away from home, begin partying, and become sexually active. Unfortunately, these first experiences sometimes get students in trouble with the law. Be it a DUI, a drug charge, or citation for sexual misconduct, many people’s…