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...
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“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...
What Are The Penalties For Unlawfully Manufacturing, Distributing, Using Or Possessing Anabolic Steroids In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 17, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Anabolic steroids are synthetic and artificial variations of the male hormone testosterone. They do have legitimate uses in medicine such as being prescribed to treat hormonal issues, muscle loss or even combat cancer. However, anabolic steroids are misused by...
Can The Prosecutor Use My Conversations On The Jail Phone Against Me?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 16, 2019 | Criminal Procedure
Sitting in jail waiting for the resolution of your criminal matter is a frustrating experience. If unable to post bail, there is nothing you can do but hold tight and wait for information. Your family is only able to visit on the weekend. Your attorney might come...
How Does Infidelity Affect Divorce Proceedings In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 13, 2019 | Family Law
Michigan is a purely no-fault divorce state, meaning that the plaintiff filing for divorce does not have to prove any circumstances such as impotence, cruelty, drunkenness, domestic violence or even infidelity. The plaintiff only needs to allege that "there has been a...
Which Cities In Michigan Assess Local Income Taxes?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 12, 2019 | Michigan Taxation
The State of Michigan assesses a 4.25% flat tax on the income of all individuals, businesses, estates and trusts residing or doing business within its boundaries. However, Michigan law also allows cities within the state to adopt the uniform city income tax ordinance...
What Are The Penalties For Operating A Vehicle With Any Amount Of A Schedule 1 Or 2 Controlled Substance In Your Body In Michigan? – MCL 257.625(8)
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 11, 2019 | DUI Offenses
Most Michigan drivers are aware that if they drive a vehicle poorly while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, you can be charged and convicted with operating while intoxicated or operating while visibly impaired. However, did you know that you...
Medical Experts and Child Abuse Allegations
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 11, 2019 | Child Abuse, Child Protective Proceedings, Medical Experts
Imagine yourself in the following situation: You are a proud new parent of a heathy, though exceptionally small, baby boy. One day when you are spending time alone with your baby, he accidentally drops his favorite toy while he is in your arms. You bend over to...
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