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Spousal support is one spouse making payments to the other spouse to make up for a disparity between the two. They are made to ensure that the supported spouse can maintain the same standard of living that he or she enjoyed during the marriage.

People in Clinton Township, and elsewhere, commonly share their thoughts and life experiences via social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. Generally, there are minimal consequences for such posts, beyond the possible comments, likes or shares.

A Michigan man was recently arrested after police discovered child pornography on a tablet computer that he had in his home. The man, already on probation for prior sex crimes convictions, faces a host of penalties that will include enhanced punishments due to his status as a repeat offender.

Although eyewitness testimony and identifications are given substantial weight in a criminal trial, studies show that these types of evidence are often unreliable and may lead to the wrongful conviction of an innocent person.

As the Michigan Department of State points out, the state's courts take quick action when someone faces one of these charges, deciding the cases within 77 days of the arrest. People charged with any drunk driving-related crime should be aware of the consequences.

There are perhaps no criminal allegations which bring more of an emotional response than sex crimes. Against such charges, defendants may be found guilty in the eyes of the public long before they get a chance to state their case before a jury.

Your cellphone vibrates. Is it a call, text message, social media update or email notification? Who is it from? Your boss? Your friend? A significant other? Or maybe someone you would prefer your significant other not be aware of?

Those suspected of sex crimes may find themselves under investigation long before they are ever charged with anything. The law enforcement officers conducting these investigations are specially trained to uncover the evidence that is necessary to help prosecutors decide whether to pursue charges.

The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in a case that could affect one of the most well-known rights in American criminal law: the right to remain silent.

In Michigan on October 31, scary costumes on trick or treaters won't be the only thing to be frightened of; a new Michigan statute goes into effect changing the penalties for those convicted of driving drunk.