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Do I Have to Give a Police Officer My I.D.?

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...

michiganlegalcenter | March 11, 2019 | Employment Law

Getting injured on the job can turn your life upside down. But with the help of a Detroit workers’ comp attorney you can get the workers’ compensation benefits that you...

michiganlegalcenter | February 25, 2019 | Personal Injury

Although an insurance adjuster will look at everything in a claim, a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer can explain that the loss of income due to the injury sustained will be a...

The Bureaucratic Maze of SSA

michiganlegalcenter | February 11, 2019 | Social Security/Disability

To say that the Social Security Administration is a complex bureaucracy is an understatement. Anyone trying to get answers or information is likely to be met with difficulty. Indeed, it...