It is an unfortunate fact that the number one cause of death for teens is car accidents. This week brings teen driver safety into the national spotlight, increasing awareness of the dangers for teen drivers and their passengers, as well as other motorists who may be victims in accidents involving…
We have all witnessed the tragic endings bullying can cause in the past several years through media reports. Some children have been abused at the schools they attend for education, while others, particularly teens, have been bullied online. Some have committed suicide. Bullying has become a real and growing problem…
In August of 2013, 32-year-old Adam Tang, also known as “Afroduck,” was arrested for speeding around Manhattan in 24 minutes. According to Fox News, Tang made a 26 mile loop around the city in just over 24 minutes. The speedy lap was captured on a dashboard camera video which revealed…
Are you following Grabel & Associates on Facebook? If not, now is the time to “like” us! Starting this month, we are giving $1 to the Capital Area Humane Society for every “like” we receive up to $1,000.00. The Capital Area Humane Society has been serving the greater Lansing area…
While fewer teens smoke cigarettes than two decades ago, smoking is still a very real problem – and a deadly one. March 19th is National Kick Butts Day, a day designed to encourage young people to stand up and speak out on the dangers of Big Tobacco. Smoking is one…
There are many misconceptions people have about criminal cases; unless you have been charged with a crime in the past, you likely have a few misconceptions of your own. Here are a few of the most common: 1. “If the police are investigating me for a crime, they have to…
February is one of the most anticipated months of all, particularly for football enthusiasts who have waited for yet one more Super Bowl Sunday. Unfortunately, the Super Bowl seems to correlate to a sharp rise in crime, particularly DUI, scalping tickets, assault, rowdy behavior, and yes, even sex trafficking. Here’s…
As a lawyer, it’s my job to stay up on the latest changes in the law and on important legal news. Luckily, a number of lawyer blogs make my job a bit easier and even more fun. My favorite blogs are full of useful information for both lawyers and laypeople…
While some people deride Twitter, saying that its 140 character limit prevents real dialog and discussion, I’ve found it to be a great tool. Sure, there are some worthless tweets out there. None of us really needs to hear about people’s breakfasts or other mundane details of life; but, in…
Unfortunately, the period during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays are when crime rises significantly. Many families have been victims of theft over the years, thieves breaking into their homes and stealing wrapped Christmas gifts. Even when on the road traveling you could be at risk, as purse snatchers…