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It has been decades since the United States Supreme Court put a ban on pay-or-stay sentencing, which put people behind bars if they are unable to pay a fine. But just because the High Court says no to the pay-up-or-go-to-jail method of justice, that doesn’t mean a handful of judges around the mitten state aren’t […]

Criminal Justice Reform at the Top of Governor’s List Criminal Justice Reform was one of the many things that Governor Snyder had hoped to tackle in 2015. But with the number of other things that took priority, in the end it was shelved and bumped forward to 2016. Well, folks, it is officially 2016, and […]

Have you ever discovered, after the fact, that you actually did something illegal, but had not idea at the time that it was against the law? Well, you’re not alone. People do it every day. And with Michigan’s very regulation-heavy penal code that gets more expansive with every passing year, this becomes more likely all […]

“Good Samaritan” Law Would Protect Minors The “good samaritan” bill passed the State Senate just days ago in a 38 – 0 vote, which lawmakers hope will ultimately result in fewer deaths from prescription drug overdoses. Last month the bill passed unanimously in the House, and is now expected to head for the Governor’s desk.

States all over the U.S. have outdated and ridiculous laws that are still on the books. And Michigan is no different. In most cases, these laws are never enforced, and no one ever ends up behind bars as a result. Why? Because no one even knows they’re laws. And with good reason.

Supporters Cheer New CPL Regulations As of Tuesday, December 1st 2015, a new law has gone into effect regarding Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPL) in Michigan. So if you’re a licensed gun owner, or are considering becoming one, then this article is for you.

  In the wake of public outcry about police brutality and abuse of power, more and more police departments across the nation are looking for ways to increase accountability. And to prove an officer’s innocence, if need be. One of the ways that seems to have received much favorable review? Body cameras. And that, the […]

  New Prison Reform Bill Moving Through U.S. Congress Prisons all over the United States are bursting at the seams. Literally. They are overflowing. Many often housing more inmates than they were designed to hold. Which in turn leads to overcrowding, increased violence among prisoners, budget constraints that result in poor quality food, and substandard […]

Court and University Join Hands To Give Convicts a Second Chance In a rare but highly anticipated move, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and the 61st District Court in Grand Rapids are joining hands to create the “Access to Justice” Clinic.  The Clinic is aimed at helping a number of convicted criminals here in Michigan […]

  Everyone has heard the frightening urban legends about razor blades in apples and poisoned candy handed out by villains hoping to murder innocent little children. Thankfully, pretty much every one of those actual suspected poisoning cases, with a little research, can be proven to be false. All are either specific acts of violence against […]