Electronic devices increasingly rule the world in which we live. Everything someone knows, all their communications, company secrets and more are often tucked into files on laptops, tablets and smartphones. It’s very tempting, at times, to peek into one of those...

When voters in Michigan decided to legalize first medical and then recreational marijuana, they did so in part to end the arrest and incarceration of marijuana users. However, state-level legalization does not give you a free pass to do whatever you want with...

Most people will go through their entire lives without ever facing allegations that they engaged in the obstruction of justice. However, it could happen to you, perhaps without you realizing what is happening. If it does happen to you, it is wise to mount a strong...

As you might suspect, federal crimes are typically more serious than state crimes. Federal officials devote substantial resources to both the investigation and prosecution of federal crimes, so know that if you are arrested and charged with an offense, you need to...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Many people assume that any creative concepts they come up with have protection under the First Amendment, which allows people freedom of speech and freedom of the press. However, as some cartoonists and digital artists have learned the hard way, sharing certain kinds...