Controlled substance analogues (also known as "designer drugs") are drugs that are similar to Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 narcotics in both chemical composition and effect. Users generally seek these substances out because they will provide the same sensation of a "high"...
Month: December 2019
Is An Out-Of-State Last Will And Testament Valid In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 30, 2019 | Wills, Trusts And Estates
In the mobile society that we live in, it is becoming increasingly rare to live in one place for very long. Sometimes, our adventures don't just limit us to moving between different states but also different countries. If you come to live in Michigan from other...
Can A Parent Be Required To Pay Support After The Child Turns 18 Years Old In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 27, 2019 | Family Law
It is well known that a child becomes an adult at age 18 and acquires the freedom to make his or her own decisions. If the child was bound to follow a custody or parenting time order between his or her parents, then that obligation terminates upon the child's 18th...
What Transactions Are Subject To The Michigan Sales Tax?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 26, 2019 | Michigan Taxation
Michigan is a great place to do business since there is a potential pool of 8 million customers willing to purchase goods and services. However, tapping into this patronage is not free. "[T]here is levied upon and there shall be collected from all persons engaged in...
What Is Michigan’s Implied Consent Law?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 25, 2019 | DUI Offenses
If you find yourself in a situation where you are pulled over by the police on the road after having too much to drink, you might figure that the best way to avoid prosecution is to simply refuse to take any chemical tests. After all, how can the police prove that the...
Can A Legal Guardian Or Conservator File Divorce On Behalf Of A Spouse In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 24, 2019 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
A person who becomes unable to manage their own legal affairs in Michigan may have one of two people appointed by the probate court to help. First, the judge could appoint a full guardian who takes control of the incapacitated adult's personal needs such as residency,...
Do I Have To Pay Taxes On Illegal Income?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 23, 2019 | Federal Taxation
Anyone deliberately involved in criminal activities such as obtaining stolen goods, selling drugs or money laundering knows the obvious risks. The police can arrest you, the prosecutor can charge you with a crime, and the court (if it finds you guilty) can assess...
“Porch Piracy” And Mail Theft Becomes Felony Crimes In Michigan
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 20, 2019 | Criminal Law
The way that people shop has changed greatly in the last several years. The days of going to a brick-and-mortar store have given way to browsing on Amazon and having merchandise delivered directly to your front door. Unfortunately, those packages left on the...
What “Just Cause” Is Required For Eviction Of A Tenant From A Mobile Home Park?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 19, 2019 | Landlord-Tenant Law
When you rent an apartment or house, your landlord may start summary proceedings to evict you when your lease expires, when you fail to pay rent or violate a term of the lease. However, if you OWN a mobile home and RENT a lot in a mobile home park, the owner or...
What Are The Penalties For Leaving The Gas Station Without Paying For Fuel In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 18, 2019 | Traffic Offenses
There is no question that gas prices are on the rise. The cost per gallon fluctuates greatly from week to week, whether it is due to conflicts in the Middle East, supply and demand, or even the federal and state government assessing additional excise taxes. For most...
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