Police might seize a firearm when making an arrest or conducting an investigation. Sometimes, the firearm will be returned; but police and certain prosecutors are reluctant to return a firearm. Where police seize a firearm as evidence of a crime, police may keep the firearm for several years as the criminal case winds its way … Continue reading Do Police Have To Return A Firearm?
Does Michigan Have Stupid Laws?
Most states have laws that might be considered stupid, and Michigan is no exception. Basically, a law that made sense a long time ago might not make a whole lot of sense in 2021, and our lawmakers haven’t taken the time to modernize some of the statutes or ordinances. Here are a few wonky Michigan … Continue reading Does Michigan Have Stupid Laws?
Geocaching for Monkey Fists
I have a friend who is involved in geocaching, which is an internet-based treasure hunt involving GPS coordinates and clues that lead to a treasure box hidden in nature. Most of these involve food-storage boxes that contain a log book and an inexpensive prize. Geocachers are asked to take a prize and leave a prize … Continue reading Geocaching for Monkey Fists
What knives are legal to own, possess, and carry in Michigan?
If you participate in sports or recreation (hunting, fishing, shooting, hiking, camping, cycling, boating, diving), or you have a tool-oriented profession (contractor, plumber, electrician, miner); you probably own knives and carry knives. However, it’s very easy to stray into criminality when carrying some knives. Most people who violate the law with a knife don’t even … Continue reading What knives are legal to own, possess, and carry in Michigan?
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