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Whether it was intended as a prank, random vandalism or revenge, the destruction of another person's real or personal property is not tolerated under Michigan law. The severity of the penalty is directly related to the value of the property that was damaged or...
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?...
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...
According to the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Jackson County Prosecutor was entitled to rescind its sentence agreement after the Defendant provided conflicting testimony about his co-defendant's involvement in the crime. People v Anderson Michigan Court of Appeals,...
Monroe News Court of Appeals -- People v Clay -- 339659 Facts: Daniel Clay was convicted of the murder of Chelsea Bruck in case that was widely followed throughout Southeast Michigan, and particularly in Monroe County. In October of 2014, Ms. Bruck went missing and...
The outcome of legal, governmental and administrative proceedings often turns on the appearance and testimony of crucial witnesses. Some people with incredible stakes in the outcome of these proceedings might be tempted to use tactics to threaten, frighten or...
An assault with a dangerous weapon (also known as "felonious assault") is a serious criminal offense in Michigan because of the potential to cause substantial injury to someone else. Bare fists are no match for a knife, a club or a gun. Those who harm or...
Every police agency has finite resources, so there are only so many officers and squad cars that can respond to complaints and emergencies at any given time in any given jurisdiction. In some cases, the police agency has to make a judgment call on where to...
High speed police chases are exciting to watch on television and often make for great visuals in action films. In reality, these pursuits are extremely dangerous and endanger the lives of the drivers, police officers and innocent bystanders alike. To discourage...
Spouses and parents have obligations under the law to support the other spouse and their children. Under the following circumstances, the family court can compel an individual to pay support: The court has authority to award spousal support to either party in a...