PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST:
Liberty, Children, Family, Education
Upon request show your them your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance. In certain cases, your car can be searched without a warrant as long the police have probable cause. To protect yourself later you should make it clear that you do not consent to...
It is not a crime to refuse to answer questions but refusing can make police suspicious of you. Police may “pat down” your clothing if they suspect a concealed weapon. Do not physically resist but make it clear that you do not consent to a search. Ask if you are under...
At one point, social media was a novel idea that was just taking off. Social media is now a routine form of communication, with billions of people using it across the globe. The problem with social media is that anyone with adequate knowledge can access it, even if...
THINK CAREFULLY about your words movement body language and emotions. Don’t get into an argument with police. Remember anything you say or do can used against you. KEEP YOUR HANDS the police can see them. DON’T RUN. DON’T TOUCH the police officer. DON’T RESIST even if...
You may be in a contentious relationship with a spouse or romantic partner. Maybe the two of you fight a lot. Sometimes, it gets especially heated. There have even been moments when you feared your arguments could escalate dangerously. Your significant other ramps up...
Prosecutors and police officers in Michigan often try to build a case for domestic violence without relying entirely on the testimony of a victim. Frequently, the individuals affected by alleged acts of domestic violence do not want to play a role in the prosecution...
People have used alcohol as a social lubricant for a long time. It helps them come out of their shells, strike up conversations with people they do not know or pluck up the courage to ask someone out. While many people have a lot of fun using alcohol to release their...
There is nothing worse than getting arrested and finding out that you’re facing charges for a serious crime. Whether or not you were actually involved, now is the time to get a strong defense in order. Why? Even if you’re completely innocent, it’s possible to face...
Physical evidence can play a critical role in all sorts of criminal cases. For instance, weapons with fingerprints can help prosecute someone in an armed robbery, bags of drugs can send someone to jail for trafficking, and clothing can play a vital role in sex crime...
One thing that is very important when engaging in a sexual relationship with someone else is that you have their consent to do so. This is important even for couples who are in a relationship, but especially important for those who have no prior relationship. For...
