Welcome back, and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on the difference between Assault and Domestic Abuse. In our previous article we looked at how the law defined Domestic Assault (also called Domestic Abuse) and Assault, and how these two definitions differed from each other. Moving on, we’re going to look at the…
This is a question we get asked a lot: What is the difference between Domestic Abuse and Assault? Is there even a difference in Michigan? And if so, how could it affect me and my children? We understand that this can be a confusing subject, with a huge impact on a family, so we’ve decided…
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other holiday you’re celebrating – whatever you’re happy or merry about, we’re happy and merry with you! Remember, if you or a loved one need help over the holidays, we’re here, 24/7, ready and available to assist you whenever you need it. Wishing you happy holidays, and a…
When Andy Williams wrote about Christmas in his famous carol, he said there’d be “there’ll be parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow!” What he didn’t mention however, in that list of all things wonderful, was the seasonal rise in domestic abuse that cops see every year at Christmas time….
In the previous article we looked at what Michigan law had to say about spanking, as well as what recent research shows about the long term effects of physical discipline. For many people, despite what scientific studies reveal, they were raised by parents who spanked them and they believe it’s the best way to discipline…
Spanking is a hot button issue. Put ten people in a room and ask them to debate the issue of spanking, and chances are, within five minutes you’ll have an argument on your hands. Why? Because like abortion, politics, and religion, people feel very strongly about this particular subject, and they’ll fight to defend their…
It seems the Larry Nassar case has taken an unexpected turn. After months of denying the allegations against him, Nassar has recently decided to come clean. He has admitted to sexually assaulting as many as 125 girls and women who came to him for medical help and pain treatment. Although you’re probably aware of the…
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion on juror misconduct and child abuse trials. In our previous article we shared the new study on juror misconduct, which was conducted by the consulting firm DOAR. We looked at what jurors had anonymously admitted to doing during trials, including online research, discussing…
Thanks for joining us again for this talk about juror misconduct and how it could influence the outcome in child abuse trials. In our previous article we looked at how how often juror misconduct is actually happening, and why jurors researched the cases they were hearing. Next up we’re going to look at what the…
Juror misconduct doesn’t happen in real life, does it? Surely that’s something that only happens in the movie, right? Sadly, that’s wrong. The researchers at DOAR, a trial consulting firm, recently shared the results of years of research and the tale they tell is surprising to say the least. And frightening! Juror misconduct, as it…