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Forensic interviews are not infallible in child abuse allegations
Have you ever watched a child cry when a dog dies in a film? Have you ever listened to a child tell you about their conversations with their friend Billy, only to discover Billy is a stuffed rabbit? If you have, you will know that children can sometimes confuse fact...
What is the age of consent for young adults in Michigan?
Consent is a tricky topic that has implications for everyone involved, as proving consent can often be a cornerstone to establishing whether or not a crime happened. When it comes to consent to any sort of sexual activity, Michigan, among other states, notes a...
Suffering from domestic abuse? It may be time to make that call
“It’s hard when you love someone...I didn’t want to cause problems for him. I just wanted him to go.” Sound familiar? If you are a victim of domestic violence, you likely know what this Detroit survivor of domestic abuse means. So you stick it out, after all, that’s...
How can you defend yourself from child pornography charges?
With people spending more time online at the moment, child pornographers are taking advantage to spread their images further. Many people unwittingly see inappropriate photos appear on their screens during work or school meetings. If you find yourself accused of...
They accuse you of date rape, did someone else spike their drink?
You thought you got lucky, but nothing could be further from the truth. The girl you hooked up with at an off-campus party is now accusing you of date rape. You could not have had a more unlucky start to the semester if you tried. You remember it clearly; yes, you...
Prostitute? Or a victim of human trafficking?
While prostitution is illegal in Michigan, people are slowly waking up to the fact that many of the women involved are the victims of the situation. They need help, not a criminal record. There were 383 cases of human trafficking in Michigan reported to the National...
Michigan tax preparer facing 20 years in prison on federal charges
Because the filing deadline has been extended to July 15 this year, tax season is much longer than usual. Tax preparers throughout Michigan are busy serving their customers with their state and federal income tax filings. In this competitive industry, your reputation...
Falsely accused of sleeping with a student
You’ve heard the rumors in the school corridors. You’ve seen the things written on the toilet walls. You’ve managed to dismiss them all as kids being foolish. Day after day, you hold your head high and walk into the school to fulfill your vocation to teach. Only today...
Michigan man sentenced again on child porn charges
A Michigan man who spent 10 years in prison and was on supervised release is going back to federal prison on child pornography charges. The man, 66, lives in the northern part of Michigan. In 2006, he received the initial 10-year sentence, plus nine years of...
The wrong download or video could lead to federal charges
People like to say that you can find anything you want on the internet, and that is frighteningly close to the truth. People will even upload and share things that violate both state and federal law, potentially putting other people who view or download those images...