Michigan Legal Blog

If you have been arrested for a crime in Wayne or Oakland County, you’ll need to decide whether to hire a private criminal defense lawyer or a public defender to defend your case. Although a public defender is a free service offered by the gove… Read More

Have you been issued a traffic ticket? Are you wondering whether it’s worth the money to hire a traffic ticket defense attorney? If so, you’re not alone. Many people aren’t aware of the value of hiring an experienced attorney to help you fight… Read More

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 obt… Read More

Lawmakers in Michigan want to increase the penalties for those convicted of child sexual abuse, in particular those who have been charged with a child pornography related crime. The proposed legislation would toughen the sentencing guidelines of thos… Read More

As a whole, it seems that our national thirst for the latest and fastest technology gizmos cannot be quenched. We want information at our fingertips – and our ability to text, e-mail and even search the internet at high speed on small, portable… Read More

Last November, Michigan legalized the use of marihuana for medicinal purposes, thus enacting the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMA). The purpose of this blog is to clear up any confusion or misunderstanding readers may have about the year-old legis… Read More

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 October… Read More

When a person is injured in any type of accident, whether it’s a car accident, drunk driving accident, workplace accident, or slip & fall accident, they can have a hard time deciding what to do about it. With the overwhelming amount of info… Read More