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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The United States Constitution and the Michigan Constitution both preserve the right to be tried by a jury when faced with a misdemeanor or felony. In a Michigan circuit court, you have a right to a fair and impartial jury of 12 of your peers and a unanimous verdict...
The "right to keep and bear arms" is enumerated and preserved by both the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Section Six of the Constitution of Michigan of 1963. Michigan law permits an individual to openly carry a firearm in public (provided certain...
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", is a psychoactive drug used to alter sensations, increase pleasure and improve energy. Unlike cocaine (where a "high" can last for about an hour), the effects of MDMA can last for over four to six...
Despite all of the safeguards built into the criminal justice system, innocent people sometimes get convicted and punished for crimes they did not commit. The police and the prosecutor might act on defective evidence, the defense attorney might do a substandard job,...
Everyone seems to be living on a very tight budget these days, so it is not surprising that planning for retirement does not seem to make anyone's priority list. However, the tragedy is that most people don't realize just how important this is until it is too late....