Tag Archives: Michigan State Law

A Michigan couple was recently arrested after three pit bulls residing in their home attacked a 6 year-old girl, leaving her with injuries requiring over 500 stitches.

Following numerous reports of sexual assault cases involving alcoholic energy drinks, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has banned all caffeinated drinks containing alcohol.

Following a two month investigation, police arrested 15 employees of various medical marijuana dispensaries throughout Oakland County. They are accused of over-distributing the drug, as well as selling to undocumented people.

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.

Although the Second Amendment allows Americans to keep and bear arms, the issue is still a topic of heated debate in Michigan. The most recent focus is the Arts, Beats, and Eats festival, as gun advocates say they have the right to carry guns openly at the event–even though the city and vendors agreed to ban them.

In a 4-3 decision handed down by the Michigan Supreme Court, a lawsuit claiming that poorer people receive inadequate representation from court-appointed attorneys was dismissed. The suit was attempting to change the way that people with lower incomes are represented in the legal system statewide.

After state concealed weapon laws were relaxed in 2001, many citizens, especially in West Michigan, are embroiled in a debate regarding the appropriate places that permit-holding gun holders may bring their weapons.

Due to poor budgeting and limited financial means, poorer defendants are barred from getting an effective Michigan criminal defense attorney, also ultimately hindering their chances of receiving a fair trial. New legislation looks to re-appropriate funding and establish an Office of Public Defense to quickly fix the lagging system.

Despite being a dedicated employee of five years, medical marijuana patient Joseph Casias, 30, was fired from Wal-Mart after a drug-test registered positive for marijuana. Under violation of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, Casias is now suing the corporation in order to retrieve his old job and receive compensation for economic losses.