Domestic Violence in Michigan: What you need to know.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the incidence of Domestic Violence has skyrocketed across the country. With people limiting their contact with outsiders and staying home, tensions have risen to a fever pitch in many households the past couple of years and there have been more people charged with Domestic Violence than ever before. […]

Drug Possession charge in Michigan: What you need to know.

Drug Possession charge in Michigan: What you need to know. All states regulate and control the possession and sale (or delivery) of controlled substances, though each differs in its exact definition of controlled substances and the applicable penalties. Michigan laws regarding Drug Possession. Michigan divides controlled substances into five “schedules.” Schedule 1 lists the most […]

Driving without a license charge in Michigan

Driving without a license charge in Michigan: What you need to know. Being convicted of a Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) charge can lead to additional sanctions on your Michigan drivers license and can even result in jail time. Michigan law states the following: MCL 257.904 (1) A person whose operator’s or chauffeur’s license or […]

Resisting Arrest

Resisting Arrest charge in Michigan: What you need to know. In Michigan there are two statutes under which someone could be charged with arresting arrest. Resisting Arrest can be charged as either a felony by the state or a misdemeanor by the local prosecutor, based upon the specifics of the incident. The amount of “resistance” […]