On November 30, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan where four students were killed and seven people were injured. Law enforcement arrested and charged 15-year old high school sophomore Ethan Crumbley as a suspect...
Month: December 2021
Can The Parents Of A Teenage Mass Shooter Be Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Michigan?
On November 30, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan where four students were killed and seven people were injured. Law enforcement arrested and charged 15-year old high school sophomore Ethan Crumbley as a suspect...
Are Holiday Gifts From Employers To Employees Subject To Federal Income Taxes?
Employers often show their gratitude to their employees for all the hard work during the year by giving holiday gifts (either cash or non-cash). In most circumstances, these gifts, bonuses or awards are considered taxable income that must be reported on the...
What Are The Penalties For Committing Acts Of Terrorism In Michigan?
On November 30, 2021, a mass shooting occurred at Oxford High School in Oakland County, Michigan where four students were killed and seven people were injured. Law enforcement arrested 15-year old high school sophomore Ethan Crumbley as a suspect in the...
What Is The State Income Tax Rate In Michigan?
Michigan, like a majority of states, assesses an income tax like the federal government does. Unlike the Internal Revenue Code which provides a progressive tax rate based on income, Michigan assesses a flat income tax rate no matter how wealthy the taxpayer...
What Are The Duties And Responsibilities Of Conservators In Michigan?
A conservator appointed by the probate court is responsible for marshaling and safeguarding the protected individual’s property and using it for the care and support of that individual and his or her dependents. The conservator’s vast powers enable him or her...
What Are The Penalties For Absconding Or Forfeiting Bond During Criminal Proceedings In Michigan?
In the State of Michigan, “posting a bond” is a money guarantee that the defendant will appear in court as directed by the judge (as opposed to sitting in jail waiting for your court date). The court may require a cash bond (full bail amount must be posted...
How Long Does The Probate Of A Decedent’s Estate Last In Michigan?
If a deceased person has assets that have to pass through and be administered by the probate court, then one of the most common questions asked by personal representatives, heirs and devisees is how long the process is going to last. The answer is: it...
Should You File For Divorce Before Your Spouse Does In Michigan?
A divorce is, for all intents and purposes, a lawsuit. One spouse pays a filing fee, submits a summons and complaint, acquires the designation as the “plaintiff”, and then causes the court paperwork to be served on the other spouse. That other spouse acquires...
