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The Pledge of Allegiance is so ubiquitous in American society that it often falls into routine without second thought. The school day often opens with students standing from their chairs, facing the American flag with hand over heart and reciting the pledge. Almost...
On February 20, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in Timbs v Indiana, 586 U.S. ___ (2019) holding that the Excessive Fines Clause of the United States Constitution applies to state governments. The Eighth Amendment states that "[e]xcessive bail shall...
One of the greatest blessings that a person can have during his or her life is good health. A good, robust foundation can enable anyone to accomplish their goals and pursue their dreams. However, health can deteriorate with age or disease and a person may be unable to...
In many cases, a judge will grant a personal protection order (PPO) on an ex parte basis, meaning that the petitioner alleged enough exigent circumstances to have a court order granted without any oral or written notice to the respondent. Upon being served with court...
Imagine that you are accused of a crime that you did not commit. The detective that is investigating the case tells you that, if you really didn't do it, you should just take a "lie detector" or polygraph test to prove your innocence. Is this a good idea or not?...
One of the unique conditions of living in the United States is that we live in the land of fifty-one (51) sovereigns, namely the federal government and each individual state of the union. To fund the individual operations of each government, you can be sure that there...
For lower- and moderate-income families in the United States, the earned income credit (EIC) is one of the most valuable tax credits available to claim on your federal tax return. For tax year 2018, the maximum credit is as follows:$519.00 with no qualifying children....
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPO,...
Arson is one of the most serious crimes that a person can commit because of the inherent dangers of fire. Flames and explosions will destroy any property they touch and have the power to seriously injure or kill any person caught in the inferno. A conviction...
People v Anthony Michigan Court of Appeals, Docket No. 337793 For Publication - January 22, 2019 Facts: Police officers approached Mr. Anthony's vehicle, claiming that it was parked in the middle of the street, thus impeding traffic. A police officer claimed to smell...