Michigan has new safe gun storage laws taking effect on Feb. 13 as well as a number of others related to gun safety. That’s exactly one year after the mass shooting at Michigan State University in which a man killed three students and injured others. It also comes...
When it comes to blood alcohol concentration (BAC), it’s important to remember that it’s not exactly the same for everyone. If two people go out and have the same number of drinks, their BAC will not be identical. One person could be under the legal limit and assume...
Reasonable suspicion is a threshold that allows police officers to conduct a traffic stop if they reasonably believe that a person is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime. This differs from probable cause, which is the higher standard for an arrest....
Sometimes, divorcing someone struggling with addiction is the right thing to do not just for yourself but for the benefit of your children. Unfortunately, the element of addiction can make an already challenging divorce even more complex. Your finances and your and...
One of the major concerns of parents is how they spend time with their children after a divorce, which is decided through child custody. Child custody determines the responsibilities of each parent to their children. Child custody is split between legal and physical...
One of the most common drunk driving-related myths is that drivers can pass or trick breath tests by sucking on a penny. A breath test is a small portable machine that the police can ask drivers to blow in to get a blood alcohol reading (BAC), which is the amount of...
Re-entering the dating world after a divorce can be thrilling and daunting. Therefore, before embarking on a new romantic journey, it's essential to take a step back and reflect on your needs and desires. Consider the lessons learned from your previous relationship...
Too often, when people are using drugs with someone who appears to overdose, their first instinct is to flee the scene. Many won’t even call 911 out of fear that their call will be tracked to their cellphone. Sometimes, even if they’re able to, people won’t even call...
Something as joyful as gift-giving can become a point of tension when you’re co-parenting. Going into the holiday season with a plan for how gifts will be handled can reduce the stress considerably. Open communication is vital in co-parenting but becomes even more...
If someone accuses you of stealing, you will benefit from a serious, proactive approach. At the same time, you should also know that some theft charges pose more severe consequences than others upon conviction. As you might imagine, motor vehicle theft is one of the...