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After biting his neighbor during an evening argument, a Clinton Township man has been accused of Michigan assault charges. However, after later announcing that he was HIV-positive, he was charged with additional violations under the 1998 Michigan Bioterrorism Law. Because of the delicate and personal nature of the case, it has stirred up the passions of legislators and civil rights activists nationwide, as they fight for the charges against the suspect to be dropped.

A new bill is about to be proposed in the State House of Representatives that will outlaw speed traps in Michigan. All communities will be forced to determine traffic limits based on studies on actual traffic flow, and be prohibited from hunting down motorists for outrageous motor vehicle violations.

Although ticket quota were banned in Michigan in 1979, police officers throughout the state are often evaluated based upon the number of citations they write. The added pressure has been placed upon officers in recent years as the economy has dwindled, leaving the state scrambling for desperately needed revenue.

After what was intended to be a harmless prank, a Milan Police Sergeant has been demoted from his position within the force, showing that even the smallest criminal charges can have big affects!

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is currently debating an ordinance that would prohibit public employers from putting criminal background check boxes on job applications. This was sparked following the presentation of data suggesting that the inability of ex-cons to secure a job and housing greatly influence hinder the rehabilitation process, making these individuals more likely to become repeat offenders.