Tag Archives: Felony Crimes

Lawmakers across the country have enacted computer-related legislation in efforts to keep up with rapid advances in technology. However, a recent case involving a Michigan man facing trial for reading his wife’s emails asks a new question: how does computer-related privacy laws apply to domestic cases?

As more Michigan residents are using analogue or designer drugs to achieve a “high” without legal consequences, state and federal lawmakers are hard at work to outlaw synthetic narcotics.

In mid-October, Michigan Police are launching a statewide sweep searching for convicted sex offenders who have neglected to comply with the requirements of the Sex Offender Registry.

Michigan police recently arrested two White Pigeon men after discovering them to be in possession of Methamphetamine, as well as the components to manufacture the drug. As a Schedule 2 drug, the penalties for conviction of a meth-related crime are very severe, and could include prison time.

The Detroit City Council voted unanimously to remove criminal check boxes on job applications that require ex-cons to immediately disclose their criminal history to employers. This change was made to assist rehabilitated persons gain employment and reintegrate themselves into society.

A mistrial was declared in the case of a Michigan man accused of assault with intent to harm after a road rage shooting case. The defense insisted that it was self-defense, leaving the jury deadlocked.

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.”

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.

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.

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.