Martin Luther King Jr. famously stated at the March on Washington on August 28, 1963 - "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."...
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What Is An “Accessory After The Fact” In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 17, 2020 | Criminal Law
Imagine that you receive a phone call from a friend that tells you that he just stole money from an ATM and that the police were on his tail. He tells you that he needs to hide the tools he used to break into the machine to access the cash inside. He asks if...
Can You Be Evicted By Your Landlord For Possessing Or Using Controlled Substances?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 16, 2020 | Controlled Substance Offenses, Landlord-Tenant Law
Michigan law permits a landlord to make an application for summary proceedings and evict a tenant for a variety of legal reasons. If the tenant is holding over after a leasehold expired or has violated a lease provision, then the landlord can apply for eviction...
Can You Put A GPS Tracking Device On A Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 15, 2020 | Criminal Law, Traffic Offenses
There are many legitimate reasons why someone would want to track the whereabouts of a motor vehicle. A concerned husband may be suspicious that his wife is cheating on him so he is tracking whether the vehicle is going to an out-of-town hotel. A parent may...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing and Using Hallucinogenic Drugs In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 14, 2020 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Hallucinogenic drugs are controlled substances consumed recreationally for their mind-altering effects. They can create distorted perceptions of reality and illusions of strange sounds and light. They can cause violent behavior and severely adverse health effects. As...
Does Michigan Have Dog Ownership Restrictions By Breed?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 13, 2020 | Animal Law
Not all dog breeds are treated equally in Michigan. For many people, dog breeds such as corgis, Yorkshire terriers and Cavalier King Charles spaniels are considered gentle, harmless and absolutely non-threatening to anyone. On the other hand, dog breeds such as German...
The Police Did Not Read My Miranda Rights When I Was Arrested – Does This Mean The Arrest Was Illegal?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 11, 2020 | Criminal Procedure
One of the most persistent misconceptions of criminal law is that people think the Miranda warning is a magic phrase that police officers must tell someone during an arrest. Thereafter, criminal defendants tell their attorneys that "the police officer did not read me...
What Transactions Are Subject To The Michigan Use Tax?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 9, 2020 | Michigan Taxation
When a customer purchases an item in a brick-and-mortar store in Michigan, that item is generally subject to a 6% sales tax. The retailer collects this tax from the patron and remits the assessment to the Michigan Department of Treasury. However, there are many...
What Are The Penalties For Operating A Vehicle Under The Influence With A Child Present (“Child Endangerment”) in Michigan? – MCL 257.625(7)
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 8, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Michigan law has little tolerance for drivers operating a motor vehicle on the road while under the influence of controlled substances and alcohol. Any conviction under these statutes can lead to substantial fines and costs, license sanctions, probation and even jail....
When Does A Developmentally Disabled Adult Need A Guardian?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Guardianships And Conservatorships
One in six children born in the United States will be affected from some kind of developmental disability. The most common developmental disabilities include Down syndrome, cerebal palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or autism. These conditions may only cause mild...
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