Tag Archives: Michigan Gun Charges

According to the Second Amendment, Americans have the right to hold and bear arms for self-defense. In a recent decision from the U.S Supreme Court, this right was closely guarded, after it was ruled that the Second Amendment protections extend to the states and local law in addition to federal law.

In an effort to curb drug distribution and illegal gun use in Detroit, law enforcement officials have stepped-up enforcement, looking for suspicious persons breaking minor laws so they can legally question and search them. Despite the good intentions, some Civil Rights organizations claim that the task unit is just designed to racially profile innocent people.

Although the Second Amendment guarantees Americans the right to possess and bear arms, a person can still be arrested and slapped with criminal charges for bringing out a gun. A perfect example is seen in the recent case of a Clare County man who was arrested by police last week after drunkenly drawing a firearm toward two deputies.

Although national statistics show that teenage females are much less likely to commit an aggravated assault then males, a recent Detroit shooting involving girl-on-girl violence has left experts in a bit of a debate on the issue–is female adolescent crime on the rise?

A Clinton Township man was arrested recently after being suspected of killing his ex-fiancee and her son, while injuring two others. Police believe that they have greater reason to be suspicious of this man, as he has a significant criminal background, prior to this bloodly incident.

Although the freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment, a Michigan couple was arrested for having anti-Bush signs on their vehicle during a 2007 military funeral procession. Even though the charges against them were eventually dismissed, lawyers for Lewis and Jean Lowden are protesting not only that their civil rights were infringed upon, but that Michigan’s 2006 Funeral Protest Law is unconstitutional.

After a fatal shootout in Detroit this week resulting in the death of a police officer and the injury of four others, a 25 year-old man will almost certainly face Michigan homicide charges for his involvement. Not only is Jason Gibson, also known as James Everet, suspected of this crime, but he has been convicted for numerous others in recent years, including drug possession, unlawful gun possession, and attempting to disarm an officer.

After a shooting at an Augusta gas station turned deadly, law enforcement officials have arrested Taequean Morange, 20, on Michigan murder charges. However, his long criminal history, as well as testimony from the boy’s father suggest that he struggles with mental health issues that likely played a large role in this case.