Legal Articles, General Practice

What Is The Age of Consent in Michigan?

Getting into trouble does not only end with the presence of consent when you have sexual intercourse. You must be sure the individual you are having sex with has attained the statutory age of consent.

KING COUNTY OFFICIALS DEBATING ON KICKSTARTING THE FIRST DRUG-INJECTION SITE IN THE US

The site is projected to provide around-the-clock supervision for drug abusers who smoke and inject hard illegal substances to impede the trend of heroin-related overdoses in King County.

NEW "VIRTUAL BREATHALYZER" HELPS DRIVERS GAUGE INTOXICATION LEVELS VIA SMARTPHONE

As the new year approaches, people are preparing to engage in festivities for New Year's Eve - a night notorious for wild parties and drinking.

MAN THROWN IN PRISON FOR TWO YEARS AFTER FALSE ALLEGATIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

There are certain charges that one can face or be convicted of that carry a stigma. A domestic violence offense is one of them.

MINORS AND FALSE CONFESSIONS

When an individual under the age of 18 has been apprehended for allegedly committing a crime, their whole future is at stake.

PRESIDENT OBAMA GRANTS CLEMENCY TO 231 PRISONERS; DEEMED THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF CLEMENCIES IN A DAY

The clemency consisted of 78 pardons and 153 commutations of sentences, making the action the largest number of issued clemencies announced on a single day.

U.S.-China Negotiations on Repatriation of Nationals Subject to Final Orders of Removal

On October 4, 2017, the U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, and the acting Secretary of Homeland Security, Elaine Duke, chaired a U.S.-China Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity Dialogue along with officials of the Chinese government.

Understanding Product Liability Law

Attorney Scott Sandler: Understanding Product Liability Law

Archived article: 30/60 Day Rule

In order to obtain a nonimmigrant visa at a U.S. consulate, an applicant must satisfy consular officers that he or she is eligible for the status being sought.

USCIS Releases New Statistics After "Hire American" Executive Order

On October 12, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has posted new data about employment-based nonimmigrant visas and employment authorization documents on its website.

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