The great tragedy of fatal drug overdoses is that many of them can be prevented if medical care is administered quickly. The difference between life and death can be someone in the room calling 9-1-1 quickly or making a drive to the hospital. Unfortunately, emergency...
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Month: August 2019
Remain Silent — Don’t Fall Prey To The “Reid Technique”
One technique that is commonly used by police officers who are investigating a crime is the Reid Technique, developed by John E. Reid & Associates, Inc. The Reid technique is a manipulative and coercive interview and interrogation technique that is used to try to...
Modifying A Custody Order In Michigan (Part 1 of 3): Proper Cause Or Change Of Circumstances
Once physical custody and legal custody of a child is initially established by the circuit court between the parents, it then becomes much more difficult for either party to seek a modification of that order in the future. This impediment was intentionally created by...
Does The State Of Michigan Have Your Unclaimed Property?
You may not realize it, but the Michigan Department of Treasury may be holding unclaimed money that belongs to you. Over the years, there may have been uncashed checks, dormant bank accounts or safe deposit box contents held by businesses that you had forgotten about....
What Is Careless Driving In Michigan?
Michigan law prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle in a "careless or negligent manner" on public roads. This is a very broad statute intended to cover a wide array of behavior when a driver is behind the wheel. But what exactly is "careless driving"?MCL 257.626b...
Business Cash Transactions Over $10,000.00 Must Be Reported To The Federal Government
In an effort to combat illegal activities like money laundering, organized crime and tax evasion, federal law requires anyone engaged in a trade or business who receives cash in excess of $10,000 to report that transaction to the U.S. government. This isn't to say...
Who May Be Appointed The Conservator Of A Person In Need Of Protection In Michigan?
When a petitioner makes an application to the probate court requesting that a conservator be appointed to a minor or an adult with a legal disability, there are two important questions that must be answered. The first question is whether the appointment of a...
What Are The Penalties For Involvement In Animal Fighting In Michigan?
In March 2011, local law enforcement in Monroe County busted a dog-fighting ring at a private home in Raisinville Township and arrest nearly two dozen people. Almost everyone present in that location was charged with an animal fighting crime, whether it was as an...
Can I Disinherit My Child In Michigan?
There are many reasons why someone would want to disinherit their child in his or her will. Perhaps the parent disapproved of a life choice of the child such as marrying the wrong person or entering the wrong profession. Perhaps the child committed an unforgivable act...
What Are The Penalties For Illegal Drag Racing In Michigan?
As long as there has been automobiles on the road, there has also been unsanctioned and illegal street races where drivers compete to be the fastest. The popularity of street races is what has helped The Fast and the Furious movie franchise spawn its many sequels. It...
