Growing up, most of our parents, teachers and other role models told us not to lie. We try our best to be as honest as possible in our daily lives. But police officers in Kalamazoo and members of the Michigan State Police are not always honest with criminal suspects....
A variety of warrants exist to facilitate specific searches as part of overall investigations by law enforcement officials. However, the seemingly innocent act of entering a topic into a search bar could result in unwanted attention from those powerful authorities....
For years, rumors have floated around the Kalamazoo area about ways to "beat" a DUI breath test. That is, if a police officer or sheriff's deputy pulls you over and asks you to blow into their roadside breath test device, there are supposedly ways you can hide a high...
The next time you read a news report that says Officer XYZ from a police department found Person ABC in possession of illegal drugs, think of Deputy Zachary Wester and remember that things are not always what they appear to be. A few days ago, former Jackson County...
A piece of evidence presented at a criminal trial does one of two things: help establish the defendant's guilt or help create a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty. There are many types of evidence that the judge can allow the prosecutor or defense attorney...
People throughout Michigan, including here in Portage, rely on prescription medications to treat the symptoms of chronic health conditions. Without their medication, they could experience terrible pain or other debilitating symptoms. Their lives could be in danger. So...
When you get behind the wheel after a night out or a get together with friends, you might realize that those drinks you had are still in your system and impacting you much more than you think. So, you decide to sleep it off in your vehicle. But could you still be...
To host a special event at which you intend to allow consumption of marijuana products, the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency requires that you obtain a temporary marijuana event license. Even if you already hold a marijuana event organizer license, the state...
There are different types of DUI charges in Michigan. In certain circumstances, a DUI charge will become a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Felony charges are subject to higher fines and longer jail times than misdemeanors. Keep reading for more information about the...
It was one mistake. You had a drink too many and made the decision to drive home when you shouldn’t have. You woke up the next morning with a headache and a DUI charge, and now you must go to court. Is this really going to be on your record forever? Maybe not. There...
