Yes, while people would rarely intend to leave a child in a car, it is a crime to do so under certain circumstances. These types of cases are popping up in the media more and more now. What’s the Law It is a misdemeanor to leave a child in a […]

A new enforcement campaign by the Michigan State Police will focus on aggressive driving. So slow down and take it easy out there to avoid tickets! What Are Police Looking For? The enforcement focuses on aggressive driving, which can include; Careless Driving Reckless Driving Improper Lane Use Failure to Yield […]

Universities and colleges around the country are under pressure to handle claims of sexual misconduct against students. Schools now create legalistic-procedures to deal with these claims. There is no prescribed form these procedures must take. Many critics of this system claim there is inherent unfairness to the student who stands […]

Michigan legislators are ordered to revise the Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA) within 90 days. This comes according to an agreement between the State and those who sued the State arguing SORA is unconstitutional. Three years ago, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s decision that SORA […]

Michigan prisoners will now be eligible for parole for serious medical conditions. This law will go into effect in August. What Does the Law Do? Prisoners deemed “medically frail” will be eligible for parole before their original first “out-date” if they meet the qualifications. The prisoner can be released to […]