Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Device (Credit Card Fraud)
Nov 05, 2013
A guide to Michigan's law on credit card fraud under MCL 750.157n, also known as fraudulent use of a financial transaction device. Explains the law, elements of the crime, defenses, and our approach to...
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Arson
Oct 22, 2013
Arson is the intentional, willful, and malicious burning of a structure. The act of burning is to set fire or cause to set fire. The severity of punishment depends on what type of structure that is bur...
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License Plate Readers
Oct 18, 2013
License plate readers have become a hot topic recently with many police departments investing in this new technology. Advocates in favor of these devices say that it will aid police in finding stolen ...
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Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile (UDAA)
Oct 16, 2013
Unlawful driving away of an automobile is defined under MCL 750.413 as taking possession of a vehicle that does not belong to you and driving it without the owner's permission. It does not matter wheth...
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Possession of Burglary Tools
Oct 08, 2013
If you get caught with some common household or hardware items such as a crowbar[1], chisel, or a flashlight[2], you could find yourself facing felony charges. Even though the items may seem rather inn...
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Domestic Violence Charges, Defenses, and Sentencing Options
Sep 26, 2013
Domestic violence is an assault crime that can have a big impact on your life. Not only will you have a violent crime on your record, it could impact your job, future career, and custody of your childr...
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Stalking
Sep 19, 2013
Often arising from emotionally charged situations or relationships, Michigan takes stalking, or criminal harassment, very seriously. It is defined under MCL 750.411 as:
1) a willful course of conduct ...
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Malicious Destruction of Property
Sep 18, 2013
More commonly known as vandalism or criminal property damage, malicious destruction of property (MDOP) involves the willful and malicious destruction of or injuring the personal property of another pe...
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Preliminary Breath Tests (PBT)
Jun 19, 2013
A preliminary breath test (PBT) is a portable, handheld device that is used a to measure a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) by measuring the amount of alcohol you have on your breath as you exhale ...
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SCOTUS Holds Law Requiring DNA Samples Upon Arrest Constitutional
Jun 18, 2013
A couple of weeks ago in what Justice Alito called the most important criminal procedure case that this Court has heard in decades, the US Supreme Court held that a law requiring anyone arrested for a ...
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