A 51-year old Milford man lost his life and his 25-year fiance remains in the hospital in critical condition at University of Michigan's Hospital in Ann Arbor following a multi-vehicle accident on U.S. 23 in Michigan's Green Oak Township on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The...
Answer these questions regarding illegal search and seizure
There is quite a bit of gray area when it comes to the subject of illegal search and seizure.In short, law enforcement must follow a number of rules associated with search and seizure. These rules are included in the Fourth Amendment, so it's clear as to what law...
What are some of the reasons for wrongful convictions?
Wrongful convictions are possible. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system isn't perfect. This means that innocent people might spend time behind bars for something they truly didn't do.There are many reasons for wrongful convictions. If you know that you are...
What should I know about defective product claims?
When products aren't manufactured as they should be, innocent users can be harmed. These defective products can cause serious injuries or even death. It is imperative that anyone who is injured by a defective product knows their rights regarding compensation.Seeking...
Officers have an obligation to stop rights violations
Police do have a lot of power, but they can't violate your rights. Laws have been passed to ensure that citizens are protected, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1871. Under Title 42, Section 1983, you have protection against police misconduct. Essentially, you have...
Michigan man wrongly convicted for murder seeks $10 million
In 2012, James Terrell Shepherd, 33, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder for the shooting death of Jesus Cabrera. Shepherd was released from prison April 6, 2016 after the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned his conviction in...
Liability associated with dog bite attacks in Michigan
While puppy nips and scratches may result in the most minor of injuries, some dogs might be capable of inflicting much more serious injuries and even causing an individual's death. In the case of the latter, breed, conditioning, and poor health may make one dog more...
Police chief to help Innocence Clinic program
Being placed in jail is a difficult situation for anyone, even people who know that they have done what they are accused of doing. For men and women in the Detroit and Wayne County jail systems, as well as those convicted in Wayne County and set to prison, languishing...
Can you sue a police office over a wrongful or false arrest?
A recent police mix-up has left a Michigan man with a tarnished reputation and a viable claim of false arrest.According to reports, a Michigan State Police trooper who had been investigating a child pornography case discovered evidence on a computer belonging to...