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In 1931, the Michigan Legislature made the crime of safebreaking a criminal offense that was comparable in punishment to some of the worst crimes on the books in this state: “Any person who… shall attempt to break, burn, blow up or otherwise injure or destroy...
Burglary is defined as the unauthorized entry into a dwelling, building or other structure with the intent to commit crimes within. This includes breaking into a house in the middle of the night, forcing oneself into a business after hours, or otherwise trying...
Effective January 1, 2012, the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, Public Act 256 of 2011, legalized the sale and use of consumer fireworks. Prior to the passage of the act, private use of fireworks was illegal and unauthorized users were subject to fines and...
A home invasion charge is one of the most serious criminal offenses you can be accused of in Michigan. Not only is the act of breaking into someone’s home for mischief reprehensible by itself, but the act also has the lasting effect of totally shattering that...
Most people generally expect that their vehicles will be left alone when parked in a public area. The wheels, tires, hood ornaments and radios are connected to the vehicle and take some effort to remove. Even loose items inside the vehicle are often expected...
An alibi is a possible defense that can be raised by a defendant at trial where he or she asserts they could not have committed the crime because he or she was in another location at the time that the charged offense occurs. For example, the accused might...
There is no question that stealing personal property is a crime in Michigan. However, there is also a duty upon individuals who purchase, trade for or otherwise receive property that they do not acquire it knowing that it was stolen. Stolen property must be...
We are fortunate to live in a country where we are free to criticize our political leaders and their policies. In other nations with significantly less freedoms, a person who would dare insult the heads of government could face fines and imprisonment. ...
In lieu of incarceration, corrections departments in Michigan can effectively supervise offenders in the community by requiring them to participate in an electronic monitoring system. This usually takes the form of an ankle monitor that the offender must wear...
We live in the 21st century where technology has allowed us to reach nearly anyone anywhere on the planet at any time. A text message can be sent from Detroit to Paris, France within mere seconds. An email travels from Grand Rapids to Beijing, China at the...