Everyone knows that if you have consumed enough alcohol to be in excess of the legal limit and drive an automobile, motorcycle or truck on the open road, you can be charged and perhaps convicted with operating while intoxicated. But what about other means of...
Month: October 2019
What Is Michigan’s “Anti-Mask” Law?
As Halloween approaches, many children and young adults look forward to purchasing costumes and masks to wear for trick-or-treating. Masks have a lot of entertaining and recreational uses, but masks can also aid in mischievous behavior because the wearer can remain...
What Are The Penalties For Selling Or Possessing Drug Paraphernalia In Michigan?
It is common knowledge that people can be prosecuted if they manufacture, distribute, possess or use controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine contrary to law. However, most people do not realize that you can also be prosecuted for selling and...
Are Police Scanners Or Radar Detectors Legal In A Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
Many Michigan drivers have questions regarding the legality of after-market devices such as police scanners and radar detectors in their motor vehicles. A police scanner can intercept communications on law enforcement radio channels so that the driver may gain...
New Voter Registration Deadlines In Effect For Election Day In Michigan
On November 6th, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 18-3 which ushered in sweeping changes to this state's election law. Effective December 22nd, 2018, the Michigan Constitution was amended to not only make several easier ways to complete voter registration, but...
Can You Get Pet Visitation After A Divorce In Michigan?
The relationship that people have with their pets is strong to the point that they are considered family members. The market for pet products is a multi billion-dollar industry (clothing, toys, medical care, food, etc.) and really shows that people tend to nurture and...
Is It Illegal To Drive In The Left Lane In Michigan?
It may be a distant memory, but Michigan drivers may recall from the driver's education classes in their teenage years that they were taught to avoid driving in the left lane on the road because that is intended to be a passing lane only. Did you know that this is not...
When Are You Required To Pay The Self-Employment Tax?
If you are an employee, your employer deducts certain payroll taxes from your paycheck and forwards them to the U.S. Treasury on your behalf. These payroll taxes include the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (or FICA) tax, which represents a 6.2% Social Security Tax...
What Is A “Disorderly Person” Charge In Michigan?
Michigan's disorderly person statutes are intended to be "catch-all" provisions that criminalize and punish conduct that is not otherwise specifically proscribed in the Michigan penal code. These statutes cover a very wide range of behavior which could result in a...
What Are The Rules For Driving Through A Construction Zone In Michigan?
There seems to be more orange barrels and construction zones on Michigan roadways than there is road to drive upon. The presence of heavy equipment, broken concrete and pedestrian road workers can create a hazardous situation for both drivers and construction crews...
