Category Archives: Felony Crimes
MI State Law – Bill Requiring Interrogation Recording Awaits Senate Approval
A proposal recently passed the Michigan House of Representatives requiring law enforcement officials to record all interrogations between themselves and criminal suspects. It is hoped that the measure will keep all criminal investigations “fair and transparent.”
[Read More]MI Criminal Charges – Failure to Disclose Lands Michigan HIV-Positive Woman Behind Bars
A 54 year-old Michigan woman will serve 11 months behind bars after pleading no contest to failure to disclose charges. According to 1998’s Michigan Disclosure Law, those infected with HIV/AIDS are required to tell their partner of their medical condition before engaging in sexual contact.
[Read More]MI Criminal Charges – Michigan Prison Escapee of 34 Years Arrested by Police
Police recently arrested a man who had escaped from the Michigan Department of Corrections almost 34 years ago. Living under an alias, the man was finally caught after fingerprinting technology matched him within the court computer system to his true identity and previous convictions.
[Read More]Federal Law Matters – Bill Passes House Equalizing Penalties for Cocaine
After a decade-long crusade by African American legislators, the United States House of Representatives passed a proposal that will reduce the disparity in punishments between crack cocaine possession and powder cocaine possession.
[Read More]MI Criminal Charges – Former GM Engineer Arrested For Intellectual Property Theft
Police recently arrested a former General Motors engineer and her husband for attempting to sell intellectual property secrets to Chinese auto makers regarding the design of hybrid cars.
[Read More]MI Violent Crimes – Task Force Fights Michigan Gang Violence in Muskegon
A task force comprised of local Muskegon officers and the Michigan State Police was created in response to a string of violent gang-related fights that occurred over the weekend.
[Read More]MI Sex Crimes – Michigan Woman To Serve Up To 30 Years For Sex With Biological Son
A 36 year-old Detroit woman was sentenced to nine to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of criminal sexual conduct for engaging in sexual intercourse with her teenage biological son, whom she gave up for adoption as an infant.
[Read More]MI Kidnapping Charges – Michigan Ex-Con Taken Into Custody For Attempted Abductions and Rape Charges
Over the weekend, a Michigan ex-convict was taken into custody by police after allegedly attempting to abduct four women during a three hour period, raping one.
[Read More]MI Murder Charges – Accused of Murdering Fiance’ and 3-Year-Old, Michigan Man Goes to Trial
A Clinton Township man is being charged with first-degree murder as well as 14 other felony counts after he allegedly attacked his fiancee, as well as three others in her home. Should these charges be added to the already long-list of previous criminal charges against him, the punishments will undoubtedly be severe likely resulting in significant jail time.
[Read More]MI Sex Crimes – Michigan Teacher Faces 29 Counts of Sexual Misconduct For Affair With Student
A former Midland County teacher was arraigned last week on 29 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Marcie Rosseau, 33, is accused of having sexual relations with a 16 year-old student from May 2009 to February 2010.
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