The historic impeachment trial of only the third President in the history of the United States is drawing to a close. Donald J. Trump was impeached by a majority of House of Representatives on December 18th, 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of...
MONROE, MICHIGAN LEGAL BLOG
Can You Be Prosecuted For Failing To Return Rental Property In Michigan?
If you are renting furniture, electronics or other items from a rental center and you retain the property without paying the rental fee (or hold the property beyond the agreed-upon rental period), then the rental company will start mailing threatening letters...
When Is A Tenant Permitted To Break A Residential Lease In Michigan?
When tenants sign on for a lease to an apartment or house for a specific period of time (e.g. one year), they generally expect to stay for the entire duration. However, life happens and sometimes the tenant wants to leave early. Maybe the tenant got married and wants...
What Are The Penalties For Defective Equipment Violations In Michigan?
Michigan drivers not only have a duty to observe and follow the rules regarding the operating of a motor vehicle on the open road, but they also have the duty to keep the vehicle in safe and working order. A police officer may stop a motor vehicle and inspect it on...
What Are The Penalties For Manufacturing, Distributing, Using Or Possessing “Date Rape” Drugs In Michigan?
The term "date rape drug" is a term applied to any substance designed to incapacitate another person for the purpose of performing non-consensual acts. A typical situation involves someone placing the drug unsuspectedly in an unattended drink at the bar while the...
What Real Estate Transactions Are Subject To The Seller Disclosure Act In Michigan?
Michigan law requires a seller of residential property to fill out a standardized form disclosing what he or she personally knows about the home, including any past issues and current imperfections. This form must be completed and returned to the buyer or buyer's...
What Is A Nolo Contendre (“No Contest”) Plea In Michigan?
There are several ways that a criminal case can resolve itself in Michigan. A defendant may elect to plead not guilty and try the case before a judge or jury to verdict. A defendant may elect to plead guilty and tell the court what happened so that the plea agreement...
How Much Are Michigan Residents Paying In Taxes On Gasoline?
Gasoline prices in Michigan fluctuate wildly throughout the year. In January 2019, the average price was $2.15 per gallon. As the weather approached the summer month, gas prices reached $2.85 per gallon in May 2019. Several factors cause gasoline prices to change...
Michigan State Police Takes Datamaster Breathalyzer Out Of Service During Fraud Probe
On January 13th, 2020, the Michigan State Police took its 203 Datamaster breathalyzer machines out of service due to fraudulent records submitted during maintenance. The state police have a $1.26 million per year contract with Intoximeters, a St. Louis-based company,...
Can A Conservator Make Or Change The Ward’s Last Will And Testament?
A conservator in Michigan has the authority to manage the protected person's estate. This can be a misleading phrase because the protected person is still alive so there is not an estate in the classic sense that someone died and property must be administered and...
