Charged w/ Trespassing
Trespassing in Michigan is very common, and depending on the circumstances can be a felony or misdemeanor charge. You may be charged under local ordinance, or state law. Michigan law has further narrowed the crime through a series of laws prohibiting trespassing to specific locations such as railroads, or cars. Trespassing can carry heavy court […]
Read MoreCobb’s Agreements in Michigan
How do Cobb’s Agreements in Michigan work? Often people are unsure exactly why they should hire a lawyer in a criminal matter rather than have a public defender or just represent themselves. However, people who show up to Court unrepresented or without a committed advocate are really missing out on a lot of opportunities that […]
Read MoreNeed a Credit Repair Attorney in Troy Michigan?
Recently, at Garmo & Kiste, PLC we have had some success in a new area of practice we opened based on client demand, so if you need a Credit Repair Attorney in Troy Michigan call us. Our client ran a successful out of state business. He had inherited and then sold a house in Detroit, […]
Read MoreLarceny of Motor Vehicles or Trailers Michigan Lawyers
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle or Trailer is a more specific kind of larceny described in MCL 750.356a. Similarly to general larceny, the charge can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on your criminal history, the amount of property stolen, etc. The attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC have experience working in all […]
Read MoreCharged w/ Larceny of Property, need a Larceny of Property Attorney?
Charged w/ Larceny of Property, need a Larceny of Property Attorney? Larceny is legalese for theft that does not meet any more specific type of theft. In Michigan, the crime of larceny is described in MCL 750.356. Depending on the value of the goods stolen, and the number of prior convictions a larceny can be […]
Read MoreSexting Criminal Defense Attorney
While sexting may seem like harmless fun, if either of the parties are under the age of 18 it can result in some very serious charges. The state sees this as the creation and distribution of child pornography. Even the child him or herself can be charged, and if a computer was involved at any […]
Read MoreIndemnification in Agreements
Entering into a contract can seem straightforward, you may even enter them more often than you think. Every time you buy groceries, or apply for a credit card you have in fact entered into a legal contract. However, the way the law has developed there are many areas that are full of pitfalls for the […]
Read MoreMichigan Mechanic’s Lien Attorney
In Michigan, Contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, and laborers who have a contract with a General Contractor or Sub-contractor can file a mechanics lien. This can grant a security interest in the property that has been improved through labor or products purchased in reliance on a contract. In order to set one up, it requires a little […]
Read MoreRoommate Drug Liability Michigan
Whether you are living in the dorms with an assigned roommate, or living off campus with friends, there are times when your roommate’s actions can put you at legal risk. If your roommate is committing some drug crimes such as manufacture, distribution, or even possession, in some cases you could also be charged. If the […]
Read MoreDetroit Panhandlers: Ordinances Crack Down on Overzealous Panhandlers
Detroit Panhandlers: New Ordinances Crack Down on Overzealous Panhandlers Especially with recent economic events, more and more people are finding themselves with nowhere else to turn besides relying on generosity of strangers. In response to this trend, the city of Detroit strengthened its anti-panhandling laws that have been in place since 1996. The new law, […]
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