You might be aware that you can be sued if your dog attacks someone, but did you know that in Michigan you may also be charged with a crime? If your dog mauls or attacks another person—or even another animal—you could face penalties ranging from…
If you live in Detroit, chances are that you may have seen a medical marijuana dispensary within the city. If you have a qualifying condition, you may have even bought medical marijuana at one of these locations. Despite their prevalence—with at least 50 to 180…
Sex crimes are unfortunately common on campuses across the nation, including here in Michigan. Some of the most common charges related to sex offenses include forcible rape, forcible sodomy, forcible fondling and sexual assault with an object. The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor alone…
We like to think of high school students as protected from sexual assault, but according to the CDC, rape and other sex crimes are being reported at alarming rates here in the United States. In fact, Justice Department statistics reveal that nearly 20 percent of…
Sex offender registries began as a tool and resource for law enforcement in the 1990s. Accessible only to police, registries allowed them to keep track of dangerous offenders and cull lists of potential suspects when needed. Eventually, laws were passed that made these databases accessible…