When people hear about counterfeit products of pirated goods, they might assume that the person who produced or sold those items is going to be the only one who gets into legal trouble. This isn’t how things work. It’s possible for the manufacturer, distributor,...
Intimidating voters is a federal crime requiring a strong defense
When election time rolls around, many people begin to express their opinions about the various individuals running for public office. As an American, you have the right to use your voice to talk about the issues or discuss your opinion. However, what you say and do...
Underage workers and time restrictions
Child labor laws are very serious in Michigan and must be respected. They were put in place to protect children, ensuring that they could not be exploited -- as they had so often in the past. For all workers under 18, there are special rules that employers must...
Understanding the presumption of innocence
Few things are as important to the justice system in the United States as the presumption of innocence. This is usually stated as the idea that you are presumed innocent until your guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. What this does is to shift the burden of...
