Several months after authorities in Michigan executed two search warrants, various drug charges were laid against a man and a woman, both Hartford residents, on Sept. 23. The searches were reportedly conducted at a business and a house in Hartford Township on July 18...
How are felonies sentenced in Michigan?
Residents in Michigan may benefit from learning more about the state's guidelines for felony sentencing. The most recent changes to the guidelines during 2014 have made it a felony offense to engage in certain activities with ammunitions. These guidelines are intended...
Man faces charges after selling marijuana to police
A 52-year-old Michigan man pleaded not guilty to two counts for controlled substance delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Although the man and his wife both hold medical marijuana cards, the assistant prosecutor in the case claims that the man was found in...
New ruling could affect traffic stops and subsequent drug search
A Sept. 10 Michigan appeals court ruling may change what law enforcement officers are allowed to do when stopping a person for a traffic violation and then searching their vehicle for illegal substances. The case began in 2012 in Muskegon Heights when deputies pulled...
Fight between 2 roommates leads to assault charge
On Sept. 11, a fight between two roommates resulted in Kalamazoo County sheriff's deputies being called to a home in Texas Township. After responding to the call at around 1 a.m., deputies transported one of the roommates to Kalamazoo County Jail. While in custody,...
Couple charged for drug crimes after raid
Shortly before 8 p.m. on July 30, the FBI Mid-Michigan Safe Streets Task Force and the Bay City Public Safety Department's VIPER Unit executed a raid at the home of a married couple in Bay City. At the time of the raid, the 46-year-old man and 40-year-old woman were...
Traffic stop leads to domestic violence and drug charges
On Aug. 31, a man in Michigan was accused of domestic violence after the alleged victim was pulled over in a traffic stop. When police visited the accused man's home, he was allegedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Because of the incident, the...
Buying cold medication leads to 3 sentences for drug possession
On Aug. 27, it was reported that three Michigan residents who were accused of possessing methamphetamine were sentenced to prison. The press release stated that the individuals, who were identified as a 52-year-old Union City woman, a 28-year-old Quincy man and a...
Reasons for drawing up a prenuptial agreement
Michigan couples may be hesitant to broach the topic of prenuptial agreements with one another, but doing so can lead to a valuable conversation about how finances will be handled within the relationship. Younger couples may be even less comfortable with a prenuptial...
