Most people live in fear that the Internal Revenue Service will one day come knocking at their door to conduct an audit or, even worse, access penalties and interests. Federal prosecutors could even authorize criminal charges for tax evasion in egregious cases. The...
Month: June 2019
Can I Temporarily Delegate Parental Authority Of My Child To Another Person Without Court Involvement?
Michigan law presumes that the parents are the only people who have the legal authority to make decisions regarding the medical care, education and religious upbringing of a minor child. In the event that the parents are unavailable, lost or deceased, then a judge can...
What Are The Penalties For Allowing Dangerous Animals To Run At Large In Michigan?
Owning an animal of any kind, whether as a pet or as an investment, can bring great reward but also comes with great responsibility. If such animals escape from the owner and cause personal injury and property damage, then the owner can expect to face civil liability...
What Are The Benefits And Consequences Of Filing Married But Separate?
When you are legally married to someone, you lose the ability to file a federal tax return as a single taxpayer to the IRS. Married taxpayer couples elect to file a joint return around 95% of the time. However, there are some circumstances that a married person would...
What Is “Disturbing The Peace” In Michigan?
The crime of disturbing the peace is a "catch-all" statute in most jurisdictions, including Michigan, that prohibits any disorder in a public space through a person's actions. The idea is to punish loud and noisy conduct that is not specifically proscribed in...
What Are The Penalties For Carrying A Concealed Weapon In Michigan?
Michigan allows ordinary citizens to open-carry firearms when in public, subject to certain time and place restrictions. However, it is against the law to carry a concealed pistol on your person or in your vehicle unless that person is in possession of a lawful...
How Does The Driver’s License Point System Work In Michigan?
When you are found responsible for a traffic civil infraction or found guilty of a criminal traffic offense, you can generally expect to be liable for fines and costs. In Michigan, the Secretary of State will assess between one and six points on your driving record...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing And Using Cocaine In Michigan?
Cocaine is a very potent nervous system stimulant that is popular due to its powerful "high" and numbing effect. It is highlighted, and sometimes glorified, in movies such as Scarface, Jackie Brown, Kill The Messenger, Goodfellas and Blow. It can be injected directly...
Is My Case Eligible For Small Claims Court In Michigan?
Litigation is expensive. Between filing fees, process servers, attorney's fees and missed days of work to attend court hearings, any award obtained from a judge or jury can be eaten away to nothing. If the legal claim in question may only amount to a few thousand...
What Are My Rights As A Joint-Tenant Property Owner In Michigan?
In Michigan, there are three ways that multiple persons can be owners of real estate:Tenancy in Common: Each person owns a specific interest in the property (e.g. four owners own 25% each) and that person is free to sell or convey that interest to any other third...
