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What happens when someone I love wrongfully accuses me of psychological abuse?
When someone accuses you of abuse, they do not need visible scars to prove it. Psychological abuse is a type of non-physical abuse involving threats, stalking, humiliation, controlling behavior and other demeaning acts. Psychological abuse is often used to coerce and...
Are 18-year-olds really adults? The Effects of the ‘Raise the Age’ Legislation
The “Raise the Age” legislation will take effect in October of 2021. It will positively impact the lives of countless teens under 18 for years to come. The legislation allows for the raise of the maximum age of juvenile court jurisdiction from 17 to 18, prohibits the...
What is economic abuse, and how do I know if it’s happening to me?
Has your partner ever stolen money from you, or denied access to your bank account? Has your partner ever prevented you from getting a job, or earning your own money? These mentioned actions are not frugal measures or efforts to be a supportive partner. They belong to...
What do I do if someone files a Personal Protection Order against me?
An unruly ex-boyfriend or girlfriend files a personal protection order against you for cyberstalking, prohibiting you from contacting her in person or on the internet. What are your options, and how can you solve this situation? A personal protection order (PPO) is a...
Minor in possession: What kinds of penalties could be faced?
As a parent, the last thing you want to hear is that your child is in trouble with the law. However, if this happens, it’s critical that you step in to provide them with as much assistance as you can. Minor in possession charges are every bit as serious as they sound....
Different reasons to appeal a sex crime conviction
Because a sex crime conviction can have long lasting consequences, a strong defense in court is crucial. In the event a jury or judge does hand down a conviction, it is not necessarily the end of the story. Under some circumstances, a person may appeal the conviction...
How do mail and wire fraud differ?
In Michigan, fraudulent schemes often land a convicted person with hefty penalties. Any sort of fraud can result in steep fines and time in jail. For this reason alone, it is easy to tell that mail and wire fraud also result in harsh penalties. But how do these two...
Can you be prosecuted for cartoon pornography?
If you are a fan of Japanese manga cartoons, you know some of it is of a highly sexual or erotic nature. Still, it’s just a cartoon, right? Not necessarily -- at least, not in the eyes of the law. US Federal law has a specific section of its obscenity laws to address...
Determining felonious sexual assault among teens
The common school of thought that many in Bloomfield Hills may adhere to is that sound judgment will all but guarantee that one never has to face an accusation of sexual assault. Yet everyone is subject to lapses in judgment. This is especially true of teens (whose...
Anyone can falsely accuse you of child abuse
Anyone can accuse you of abusing your child, and they do not even have to give their name to do so. Just how easy it is was to make false allegations, was highlighted by a case two years ago against a prominent Black Lives Matter protester. When a high-profile...