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How a Civil Rights Attorney Can Help After a Wrongful Arrest

michiganlegalcenter | October 8, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Being falsely accused of a crime is a terrible experience to go through. The reliance on facial recognition technology has produced instances where innocent people have been falsely accused of...

What to Do When a Cop Pulls You Over

michiganlegalcenter | September 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense

It’s critically important for every motorist to understand how to respond when a police officer pulls you over. From time to time, officers may suspect that a driver is violating...

michiganlegalcenter | September 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense

The gun laws in Michigan are more complicated than some might expect. The Wolverine State has laws covering different types of guns, but there are a number of exceptions, and...

michiganlegalcenter | August 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense

There’s often a great deal of confusion regarding when a police officer can ask for identification. In the State of Michigan, there is no Stop and ID law. That means...

michiganlegalcenter | August 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Reasonable suspicion and probable cause are two fundamental legal concepts utilized when determining if it’s appropriate for police to search for evidence, stop an individual for questioning, or make an...

michiganlegalcenter | July 19, 2019 | Traffic

A simple encounter with law enforcement can sometimes spiral out of control, with tragic consequences. Dash-cam and cellphone footage of the traffic stop of Sandra Bland by a Texas police...

michiganlegalcenter | July 5, 2019 | Police Brutality

A person who is being arrested will always continue to have legal rights. That means during their arrest, the police should not use any excessive force that could possibly cause...

michiganlegalcenter | June 21, 2019 | Civil Rights , Police Brutality

It’s generally difficult to prove a case of police misconduct. Law enforcement has been granted a pretty broad range of authority when pursuing cases, although this doesn’t mean they’re always...

michiganlegalcenter | June 7, 2019 | Police Brutality

Police brutality is a huge problem in Michigan and the United States in general. It occurs when a police officer engages in abusive conduct that causes harm to a person...

michiganlegalcenter | May 17, 2019 | Employment Law

The news is inundated with countless stories documenting instances of workplace harassment in government, media, and entertainment. Thanks to reforms and greater awareness of what constitutes harassment, more and more...

michiganlegalcenter | May 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense , Police Brutality

One of the most polarizing topics in America today is the issue of police misconduct. Whether it’s candid camera footage from cell phones or declassified body cams, countless American citizens are...

michiganlegalcenter | March 23, 2019 | Employment Law

The Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act prohibits employers from retaliating against their employees for filing for workers’ compensation after suffering a workplace injury. If you believe that your employer retaliated...