Any attempt to cause physical injury to another individual is defined as assault in the state of Michigan. Additionally, any intentionally unlawful act or threat of action is defined as assault. An assault can also occur when an offender seems to have the capacity to…
Police are lawfully permitted to stop a vehicle under a number of different circumstances. For instance, police can detain a vehicle if they have reasonable suspicion the driver has violated the law. Another scenario which gives police legal authorization to stop a vehicle without evidence…
Michigan has one of the largest sex offender registries in the nation. As of 2016, the state had nearly 43,000 persons registered as sex offenders. In an effort to further protect children from sex offenders, the state of Michigan passed legislation in 2006 that made…
In December 2016, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill into law that abolished the state’s zero tolerance policy for delinquent students. The measure, which went into effect August 1, 2017, gives schools a broader range of options for dealing with students who break the…
Domestic violence crimes are considered very serious in the state of Michigan. If you are convicted of this crime, you will face severe legal penalties and additional consequences that can affect you for years. If you are currently facing a charge of domestic violence, you…
