The outcome of legal, governmental and administrative proceedings often turns on the appearance and testimony of crucial witnesses. Some people with incredible stakes in the outcome of these proceedings might be tempted to use tactics to threaten, frighten or...
Month: December 2018
What Happens If There Is A Tie In A Michigan Election?
Of all the complexities of federal and state election laws, Michigan has surprisingly simple and straight-forward processes for dealing with candidates that receive an even number of votes for a particular office. The type of process to be used depends on the office...
What Is Criminal Sexual Conduct – Fourth Degree In Michigan (MCL 750.520e)?
The offense of Criminal Sexual Conduct - Fourth Degree is one of the lesser sex crimes in terms of severity that you can be charged with in Michigan. However, this should not be any assurance that judges and prosecutors will take this charge lightly. A conviction for...
What Is Michigan’s Implied Warranty Of Habitability?
When a residential landlord leases a rental unit to a tenant, there is a statutory covenant that the landlord will provide the premises in a habitable condition for use. Even if the language is not codified in the lease agreement, it is still a legal duty that can...
Who Gets Paid When The Decedent’s Estate Is Insolvent?
Very often, decedent's estates may not have sufficient assets to satisfy all of the claims against them, let alone have anything left to provide a meaningful inheritance to the heirs. A probate proceeding could appear more like a bankruptcy with creditors clamoring to...
What Is Criminal Sexual Conduct – Third Degree In Michigan (MCL 750.520d)?
Accusations of nonconsensual sexual behavior are extremely dangerous and can cause severe damage to your reputation and livelihood. In addition, serious charges such as Criminal Sexual Conduct - Third Degree can result in a felony conviction leading to imprisonment...
When Can My Child Decide Which Parent To Live With In Michigan?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no age in Michigan when the child can unilaterally decide which parent to live with other than after age 18. The preference of the child, however, is one of the many considerations that the judge will consider when making decisions...
IRC Section 199A: What Is The Qualified Business Income Deduction?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 implemented sweeping reforms to the Internal Revenue Code across the board, but one of its most exciting changes is the new Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction. The purpose of this new deduction is to provide tax breaks...
What Is Criminal Sexual Conduct – Second Degree In Michigan (MCL 750.520c)?
Michigan law has tough penalties for sex crimes, and the statute for Criminal Sexual Conduct - Second Degree is no exception. Prosecutors take a hard stand and judges will sentence aggressively for behavior that victimizes the weak and helpless. If you are accused of...
What Is The Legal Status Of Recreational Marijuana In Michigan?
On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1 to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The law took effect and was codified into Michigan's Complied Laws on December 6, 2018. This law's intent is to treat marijuana like alcohol where it is not outright...
