When someone is pulled over during a traffic stop, it’s often likely because the police have reasonable suspicion to do so. One such reason may be that the police may suspect a driver is operating their vehicle while intoxicated, especially if they see the driver...
If someone claims you have stolen their work, you need to understand what, if any, protection they had. People and companies can protect their intellectual property (IP) in one of three ways: 1. Trademarking it How do you know who makes or owns a particular product?...
The age of consent in Michigan is 16 years old, which means that it is illegal for an adult to engage in sexual relations with someone under that age. Even if they consent, it doesn’t matter. The age difference is great enough that this is still considered a crime...
It’s very natural to be worried about making mistakes on your taxes. You don’t want to run into trouble with the IRS, whether that means facing an audit or paying fines. But people often worry that things are going to be even worse than that. They’re concerned that...
You have always thought of yourself as a law-abiding person of good character. But the past two years have been tough ones, and you found yourself looking outside the box for creative ways to supplement your income during these troubled times. When a Facebook friend...
It’s imperative that people only write checks if they have the funds in the bank to cover the check. Some people try to get around the system by floating checks. While it might seem like it is a clever way to get the money they need, it’s a form of fraud that’s...
If your company is thriving, then you probably possess certain trade secrets that have helped you build the successful enterprise you have. You might have access to a proprietary customer list, have a special recipe or have created a unique operational process that...
You know that it’s important to get consent for a sexual encounter with someone that you’re not in a relationship with. If you’re at a college party and you meet someone new, you should ask them what they’re okay with before taking things to a more intimate level....
Money laundering is one of the numerous white collar crimes that typically involve finances. Essentially, money laundering amounts to a person taking money gained in an illegal manner and making it appear legitimate. Depending on the circumstances of both the crime...
When a loved one passes away, there’s a period of grieving -- and that grief can be intensified once you learn that you were left out of their will for no reason you can identify. A person who learns they’ve been left out of a loved one's will might wonder why they...