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New Legislation aims to Revamp Poaching Penalties Poaching. It’s a problem that every state in the country, indeed almost every country in the world, has to face. The word “poaching” tends to conjure images of elephants, rhinos and other iconic African animals. However, Michigan is equally affected by the unlicensed and illegal killing of it’s […]

Mason Mizwicki died of a drug overdose at a New Year’s Eve party in Watervliet. While dying, he called out for help. But none was given. Why? Because the teenagers he was with were more afraid of the legal repercussions for themselves than allowing a friend to die.

Michigan to Pay the Wrongfully Convicted? In June a legislative committee finally approved a bill that would provide wrongfully convicted individuals with some financial compensation after their release. The bill specifies that each individual would receive $60,000 for each year of wrongful incarceration, along with compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and attorney fees.

U.S. Justice Action Network Targets Michigan The U.S. Justice Action Network is a newly formed national bi-partisan group whose sole focus is criminal justice reform across the nation in order to contain costs. However, like all groups who intend to achieve major change, they realize that spreading themselves too thinly will net few if any […]

Michigan Cancels Contract with Aramark 2 Years Early There are countless reasons to avoid jail. Aside from the costs involved when you lose your job because you will be unable to show up for months on end, there is the issue of your family. A parent who is sent to jail has to worry about […]

  There has long been held the belief that antidepressants, engineered to help people feel better, can be directly linked to violence and aggressive behaviors. A number of studies over the years even backed this up. A study conducted in 2010 by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices found that five commonly used antidepressants were […]

It is a widely recognized fact that when it comes to narcotics, law makers are usually light years behind their chemistry counterparts in the illicit drug trade. Which is why scientists are calling on lawmakers ahead of time on this one, in the hopes of staying ahead of the curve on this particular drug-in-the-making.

Is Eavesdropping in Michigan Legal?  Well, Listen to this… Some of the most beloved books and movies nowadays are of the “who-dunnit” variety. Murder mysteries and mystery thrillers full of twists and turns and unexpected plot developments. But while fictitious detectives can bug a hotel room with no repercussions, or record an illicit conversation with […]

Will it be a Crime to Sell Cookies on School Property? No, we’re not talking about pot brownies here. The baked goods in question are simply that – baked goods. Classic chocolate chip cookies and apple pie and chunky fudge brownies. You know, the stuff every kid loves, and the stuff every mother uses as […]

Pending Regulations on Sale to Minors? For many smokers, and even non-smokers, the invention of e-cigarettes was a long-overdue blessing. Odorless, smokeless, and all around more pleasant for those around the smoker. But like all things of that nature, they have sparked great controversy and debate. And no greater example of that is the issue of […]