Blog Posts in January, 2009

• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 30-Jan-2009

  House of Representatives Passes "Good Samaritan" Bill

  The Good Samaritan Bill, introduced by State Sen. Liz Brater (D-Ann Arbor), exempts underage drinkers who call for emergency help from being charged with Minor in Possession (MIP). The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives in ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 11-Jan-2009

  Felony v. Misdemeanor Crimes

  Charged with a crime in Oakland County or Wayne County? If so, it important to understand the degree of your charges and how that defines the types of penalties you will face. All crimes are categorized as felonies or misdemeanors. Misdemeanors are ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 9-Jan-2009

  Court Rules: Police Can't Force Minors to Submit to Breath Test if They Weren't Driving

  A state court of appeals has ruled that it is unconstitutional for police to force a minor to submit to a breathalyzer test if he or she is not driving. If the police wish to conduct a breathalyzer test, they must get the minor's consent or ...

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• Posted By Freedman & Freedman 3-Jan-2009

  Attorneys Band Together to Stop Jail Sentences for MIP Probation Violations

  Have you been arrested for Minor in Possession (MIP) of alcohol in the past? Have you recently been charged with violating your probation? If so, it is crucial that you speak with an experienced Michigan criminal defense attorney at the Law Offices ...

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