In Michigan, a “bicycle” is defined as “a device propelled by human power upon which a person may ride, having either 2 or 3 wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement, all which are over 14 inches in diameter.” MCL 257.4. This definition excludes devices not...
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What Are The Penalties For Obtaining Prescription Controlled Substances By Fraud In Michigan?
Drug addiction is a serious and growing problem in the United States of America. Thousands of people have fallen prey to its grip every year. To feed the habit, these addicts resort to illegal means to obtain these controlled substance through theft, fraud...
Can Christmas Laser Light Projectors Violate State And Federal Law?
Christmas laser light projectors have become extremely popular outdoor décorations in recent years. They are very easy to install and take down, replacing hours spent attaching string lights on eaves and gutters. They are vibrant, dazzling and even...
What Are The Penalties For Operating An Aircraft Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
Michigan has tough laws criminalizing the use of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, boats and off-road vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not surprisingly, there are statutes that also punish the operation of aircraft while intoxicated or...
Can I Claim Deductions For My Home Office On My Federal Tax Return?
Many people maintain a home office (often a desk with a computer) from which to carry on a trade or business, whether it is related to their primary employment or a side-business. During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, many workers found themselves...
Who Can Contest A Revocable Living Trust In Michigan?
It is true that a living revocable trust does not need to pass through the probate administration process for distribution of the settlor or grantor’s assets. However, it does NOT mean that the trust is immune to court involvement. A settlor, grantor,...
Can You Vote For A Write-In Candidate In Michigan?
A write-in candidate is an individual whose name does not appear on the ballot on Election Day but seeks office by asking voters to cast a vote by writing his or her name on the ballot. Write-in candidates can surface when the office-seeker failed to win a...
What Happens If Property Taxes Are Delinquent In Michigan?
Property taxes are an important source of revenue for municipalities in the State of Michigan. Those tax dollars funds school districts, police departments, fire and rescue services and other local services. When these property taxes go unpaid, the countdown...
What Can I Do About My Neighbor’s “Spite Fence” In Michigan?
Everyone has heard of the phrase that “good fences make good neighbors”. Sometimes, it is that very fence that becomes the catalyst for neighbors to have a disagreement. In the United States, the term “spite fence” refers to an overly tall fence or some other...
Is It Legal To Ride In The Open Bed Of A Pickup Truck In Michigan?
The back of a pick-up truck is generally intended to be a cargo area to transport inanimate objects from one location to another. Obviously, there are dangers present for passengers riding in the truck bed that are not present in the interior compartment. The...
