Criminal proceedings in Michigan can take months to complete from arraignment all the way to sentencing. In the meantime, the defendant may be sitting in county jail for the entire duration due to the inability to post bond. Once sentencing occurs, the...
Month: April 2021
Can A Parent’s New Live-In Partner Affect Child Custody And Parenting Time In Michigan?
When parents separate or divorce, they are free to pursue other romantic relationships with different partners while still retaining their parental rights to their children. These other relationships may develop into a serious committed relationship that can...
Think Before You Post! – What Are The Penalties For Threatening The President Of The United States?
We are fortunate to live in a country where we are free to criticize our political leaders and their policies. In other nations with significantly less freedoms, a person who would dare insult the heads of government could face fines and imprisonment. ...
What Is Michigan’s Incompatible Offices Act?
In November 2020, Bedford Public Schools Board of Education member Todd Bruning won election to the Bedford Township Board as a trustee in Monroe County, Michigan. His current term on the school board expires in 2022. Despite winning the township board...
State Of Michigan Extends Deadlines For Some Tax Returns And Payments To May 17, 2021 For 2020 Tax Year
On March 17, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2021-59 that provided an automatic extension of the due date for certain federal income tax returns and payments from April 15, 2021 to May 17, 2021. This was in response to the ongoing COVID-19...
Tax Day Extended To May 17, 2021 For Filings And Payments Due For 2020 Tax Year
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly in the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
Michigan’s “Clean Slate” Laws: How Can Criminal Convictions Be Wiped Away?
On October 12, 2020, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of seven bills into law that have been collective known as the “Clean Slate” legislation. The purpose of these new provisions is to expand the eligibility for people convicted of crimes to expunge...
Why Would A Decedent’s Estate Have To Be Reopened In Michigan?
When a personal representative finishes a decedent’s estate and either obtains either a certificate of completion or a court order from the probate judge, it is natural to assume that the entire matter is done forever. However, circumstances may arise where it...
Can A Candidate Misrepresent His Or Her Incumbency During A Michigan Election Campaign?
The benefits of incumbency cannot be overstated in a U.S. election. Incumbents are returned to the U.S. House of Representatives over 90% of the time. The incumbent benefits from name recognition, the use of government resources in elections (e.g. franking...
