A “crime against nature” is a legal term with English roots that involves sexual acts not considered to be decent or acceptable by society (e.g. not traditional vaginal intercourse between a man and a woman). Sexual practices that have been prosecuted as...
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Can A Criminal Conviction Cause An Alien Resident To Be Deported?
A criminal conviction has a number of consequences, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony. The offender is subject to paying fines and costs, supervision on probation, or even incarceration in jail or prison. In addition, any alien present in the United...
Are Campaign Contributions Tax Deductible?
The costs to run for political office are nearly astronomical. In 2016. President Donald Trump spent about $450 million on his campaign while his opponent Hillary Clinton spend about $770 million. A candidate running for the U.S. Senate can expect to spend...
What Are The Penalties For Trespassing In Michigan?
Owning or renting real estate comes with two significant advantages for the property owner or lessee. First, you can determine who is welcome upon your land. Second, and more importantly, you can determine who is NOT welcome on your land. Trespassers who...
Which Parent Gets To Decide The Religious Upbringing Of A Child In A Custody Case In Michigan?
The right to decide which religion or creed that a child will be brought up belongs to the parents who have legal custody of the child. In Michigan, parents often share joint legal custody of the child even if one parent has actual physical custody. This...
How Can Your Operator’s License Get Suspended In Michigan?
Driving is a privilege in Michigan. If a person with an operator’s license is convicted of certain crimes, fails to pay fines and costs in non-criminal traffic matters or even fails to pay child support, then the Michigan Secretary of State will suspend your...
Should You Register Your Trust In Michigan?
A trust in Michigan may be registered with the local probate court in the county where it is primarily located. There is no requirement under the law that a trust is registered in Michigan (except for charitable trusts which MUST be registered with the...
What Are The Penalties For Operating Or Maintaining A Controlled Substance Laboratory In Michigan?
Michigan has very tough laws when it comes to manufacturing, delivering, possessing or using controlled substances without legal authority. The penalties for operating or maintaining a controlled substance laboratory for the purpose of creating these dangerous...
What Are The Penalties For Operating A Snowmobile Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
The State of Michigan has tough penalties for operating a motor vehicle on its roads and highways while intoxicated from alcohol or drugs. This hard stance also extends to operating a snowmobile on or off Michigan’s roadways while under the influence. The...
Is Michigan A Tax-Friendly State For Senior Citizens To Live?
Retirement is often an exciting time in a person’s life. He or she can break free of the rat race and pursue ambitions that were impossible to achieve while working. However, retirement can also be a scary time in that the individual may have to live on a...
