In December 2015, 20-year-old, Joseph Nguyen of Grand Rapids, Michigan, was charged with involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced this week for killing his 5-month-old nephew. His sentencing was jail time of one year for unintentionally killing his nephew by covering him with blankets and pillows in an effort to keep him quiet. According to the…
This past weekend, I watched the movie, The Equalizer. If you haven’t seen the movie, the plot line revolves around a mysterious man, McCall, who is portrayed by Denzel Washington. McCall seems like a man of good character and wants to help others. In this desire to help, he finds himself befriending a Russian prostitute…
Whenever you hear about stories of people getting caught urinating in public or trespassing, it can be hard to imagine them getting arrested and serving time in jail. However, those are just two examples of common misdemeanors that happen in Michigan. Chances are that you or someone you know has been charged with some kind…
Can you imagine your record being wiped clean? For many people who have been convicted of a crime, this is a very attractive thought, and one that might be realistic for some. While some cases might not fall under the ability for expungement, many are, and it is important to know that it is possible…
We all know that box when filling out a job application that reads, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony.” When you have you checked the box “yes”, it can feel discouraging and scary. What does that actually mean? Many might wonder if they can ever be hired for a job again. Knowing the…
Internet sexual arrangements happen often. The ability to anonymously engage in sexual behavior online is extremely prevalent. Many people arrange to engage in these sexual acts in person. When sexual activity is done online with a minor – a person under the age of 18 – there is the risk of being caught and charged…
Craigslist is a great site to score some pretty awesome deals. You can buy just about anything: clothes, toys, furniture, cars, even your house. However, with all online sites, there is the possibility for fraud. In fact, this past week a couple was charged with scamming unsuspecting buyers by selling properties on Craigslist that they…
Two people are in custody after a shooting that occurred at a Detroit gas station this week. The surveillance camera at the Mobile gas station was able to clearly capture a video of the shooter and record the crime on camera. This video was seen by police soon after the event. Officers used a photo…
Innocent until proven guilty is our country’s battle cry in the courtroom. It is what makes our nation great. Those who live here should be able to feel confident and safe living in a land where freedom and truth is honored. Our law and government are set up make sure that anyone convicted of a…
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