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Traditionally, ignorance of the law is not a defense to breaking the law. But this principle came from a time when the laws were much simpler. Today, with the law books filled with complex rules and regulations, it’s hard to expect the average citizen to…
Detroit has the reputation of being one of the most dangerous cities in the developed world. With a murder rate of close to 44 per 100,000 inhabitants, Detroit is the second most dangerous city in the United States, behind St. Louis. Violent crime occurs at…
Michigan’s gun policy will change significantly on December 1, 2015, when county boards will no longer review applications for concealed handgun licenses. Instead, county clerks will make the decisions. This will make it significantly easier for people to obtain handgun licenses. In 2001, there were…
There is a growing sentiment across the nation that the war on drugs has failed and that the criminal justice system needs a serious overhaul. Fortunately, legislators from both sides of the aisle in Washington are finally reflecting their constituents’ concerns. This fall, both the…
People convicted of drug offenses should be given a second chance. Instead, Michigan’s criminal justice system gives harsh sentences to non-violent drug offenders and people for whom drug use is a symptom of their mental illness. In these cases, prison is not only ineffective —…