Arson is one of the most serious crimes that a person can commit because of the inherent dangers of fire. Flames and explosions will destroy any property they touch and have the power to seriously injure or kill any person caught in the inferno. A conviction...
Month: January 2019
Case Summary – Police May Approach a Parked Vehicle without Violating the 4th Amendment
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 27, 2019 | 4th Amendment, Criminal Procedure
People v Anthony Michigan Court of Appeals, Docket No. 337793 For Publication - January 22, 2019 Facts: Police officers approached Mr. Anthony's vehicle, claiming that it was parked in the middle of the street, thus impeding traffic. A police officer claimed to smell...
Can You Drive Through a Yellow Light In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 24, 2019 | Traffic Offenses
The Michigan Vehicle Code lays out very clear directions on how motorists should behave at traffic control signals, even in situations where the driver thinks he or she can "beat the light": If the signal is a green light, vehicular traffic facing the signal can drive...
How To Obtain A Non-Domestic Stalking PPO In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 22, 2019 | Personal Protection Orders
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Non-Domestic Stalking PPO,...
Case Summary – Sentence Agreement Rescinded
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 20, 2019 | Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure
According to the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Jackson County Prosecutor was entitled to rescind its sentence agreement after the Defendant provided conflicting testimony about his co-defendant's involvement in the crime. People v Anderson Michigan Court of Appeals,...
What Is A Funeral Representative In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 17, 2019 | Wills, Trusts And Estates
Michigan law permits you to name a funeral representative to make decisions regarding your final funeral arrangements and disposition of your earthly remains. Public Act 57 of 2016, effective June 27th, 2016, allows you to legally designate a decisionmaker to carry...
Case Summary – People v Clay (Michigan Court of Appeals Docket No. 339659)
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 13, 2019 | Criminal Law
Monroe NewsCourt of Appeals -- People v Clay -- 339659Facts: Daniel Clay was convicted of the murder of Chelsea Bruck in case that was widely followed throughout Southeast Michigan, and particularly in Monroe County. In October of 2014, Ms. Bruck went missing and was...
Prescription Controlled Substances — Be Careful!
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 10, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Prescription medications are a fact of life for many of us. Our prescription medications can cause legal and other problems for us or for our families if we are not careful. Many medications that are prescribed are illegal to possess without a valid prescription....
Tax Deduction For Student Loan Interest: An Overview
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 7, 2019 | Federal Taxation
26 U.S.C. §221 allows a tax deduction equal to the amount of interest you paid during the tax year on qualified student loan repayments up to a maximum of $2,500.00. It is one of several tax breaks that Congress has provided to help offset the costs of higher...
How To Obtain A Domestic Personal Protection Order in Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 4, 2019 | Personal Protection Orders
In Michigan, there are three types of personal protection orders (PPOs) that can be granted by the circuit court:Domestic PPO Non-Domestic Stalking PPO Non-Domestic Sexual Assault PPOThis article will explicitly discuss how to obtain a Domestic PPO, which is intend to...
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