Michigan Legal Blog

The flashing lights fade in your rearview mirror, and you’re handed a construction zone speeding ticket. Your first thought is probably that there’s no point in fighting it. After all, work zone violations come with tougher penalties, and… Read More

Most people do not think about cameras when they are being stopped by police. They are focused on the moment, not the record being created. But in Michigan criminal cases, police body cam footage often becomes the turning point. It can back up an off… Read More

An arrest can turn your day upside down in a matter of minutes, leaving you unsure what comes next. It’s the start of a criminal case that can affect your record, your job, and your future. Michigan courts follow a specific process, and each st… Read More

As expected, Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha has indicated that he plans to file a civil lawsuit against the NYPD, New York City, and the officers who were involved in an incident outside of a nightclub on April 8th, which resulted in a broken l… Read More

So you have points on your driving record. Perhaps you previously paid a ticket not thinking that there were so many points involved with that particular infraction. Or perhaps you didn’t even realize that payment of the fine for a particular i… Read More

So you believe you have a small legal claim. Perhaps it involves a few hundred dollars or maybe even a few thousand dollars. So now what? Should you hire a lawyer? What will a lawyer cost? Should you file a claim on your own or is it complicated? Do… Read More

As we begin the new year, there are several interesting new laws that will hit the books in Michigan for 2015. Here is a brief overview of just a few of the new laws that may impact you. Still Owe Driver Responsibility Fees? In 2012, a state law repe… Read More

Every week our office receives numerous phone calls relating to allegations of domestic violence. Some calls come from the accused and many others actually come from the victim. Both types of calls reflect a sad reality in our society where domestic… Read More