In 2013, the Michigan State Police recorded over 93,000 incidents of domestic violence across the state. 43,152 of them involved the use of a “personal weapon.” Accordingly, both federal and Michigan law have provisions limiting gun rights of domestic violence perpetrators. Some of these limitations…
A variety of crimes involving abuse and intimidation of victims can be considered acts of human trafficking. Victims of human trafficking are often especially vulnerable, finding themselves exploited by others. For this reason, many laws have been enacted within the United States that reflect the…
Many of us travel to see loved ones during the holidays, and Thanksgiving weekend is often one of the busiest times of year for travel on Michigan roads and highways. While you may be extremely busy planning your Thanksgiving holiday, it is important to be…
The United States has seen a significant rise in drug overdose deaths over the last few years, and the same can be said for Michigan – specifically the Detroit area. While there are many factors related to deadly drug use, law enforcement officials and addiction…
People are constantly on social media, including gang members and others involved in criminal activity. Michigan police have noticed a growing trend in criminal activity that involves using social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to plan and coordinate assaults, robberies, and drug or…
