Drug crimes are highly serious and are severely prosecuted in the state of Michigan. There are varying degrees of drug offenses, whether the charge involves possession, delivery, manufacturing, intent to distribute, or trafficking. In particular, there are some differences between the crime of drug trafficking…
Many employers check for criminal records of job applicants when conducting background checks for certain positions. If a company evaluating your qualifications for a position finds out that you have a prior arrest or conviction for theft, you may find it difficult to receive a…
Richard Phillips was handed a life sentence for murder in 1971, but in December of 2017, he walked out of prison as a free man who is prepared to face a new trial where he will work to clear his name for good. If you…
Over 100,000 people in Michigan may be unable to recover their driver’s licenses due to their inability to pay the court debts that are associated with their traffic tickets. However, a federal judge in Flint has recently ordered an end to the suspension of driver’s…
Michigan law can be very harsh on those who are considered to have stolen the property of another. Often referred to as larceny, theft in Michigan relates to taking money, goods, or records that belong to another. A conviction for theft requires it to be…
