DETROIT CRIMINAL LAW BLOG

DETROIT CRIMINAL LAW BLOG

More License Plate Readers Bring Privacy Concerns

For many people across the country, they have noticed the increase in road rage and shooting incidents on our highways and roadways. This problem has struck Michigan as well, including those freeways throughout Troy and Metro Detroit. This uptick in …

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Can my child hunt with me?

As anyone who has ever lived in Michigan knows, hunting is extremely popular in this state. The start of hunting season is treated almost like a major holiday, and hunting is a tradition that many residents and their families enjoy.…

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What You Need To Know About Fishing Regulations in Michigan

The DNR releases an annual fishing guide that outlines the rules, regulations, exceptions, and penalties for violating fishing rules. Each season’s fishing guide typically comes out at the beginning of March. Every guide is similar to the previous year’s, but …

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Are People Pretending To Be Police Officers?

The relationship between the police and the community they serve is supposed to be based on trust. High-profile incidents of police misconduct have shaken that trust in recent years. And, as if that weren’t bad enough, there have also been …

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E-cigarettes cannot be sold to teens, but may stay on the market

No teenagers should be using products containing nicotine, and it is in the public interest to discourage such use. Still, vape products are increasingly used by teenagers who see them as a healthier and more attractive alternative to traditional tobacco …

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Why Are Federal Sentences More Severe?

If accused of breaking federal law, you may be reckoning with the possibility of prison time, high fines, and other penalties that could seem disproportionate to similar cases at the state level.

While state prosecutors and judges have a degree …

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