Social Networking and the Law
If there is one thing that we tell all potential clients, whether their matter is civil or criminal, it is WATCH WHAT YOU PUT ONLINE. Attorneys, court clerks, and even judges are becoming saavy to the wealth of information online. Creditors can find debtors through social media sites, and use that information to find your […]
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Assess Your Options with a Personal Guaranty
It is important to note that signing a person guaranty is NOT standard practice, especially if your business has good credit or significant assets. If you have been asked to sign, are considering signing, or have already signed a personal guaranty it is a good idea to contact an attorney to assess your options. An […]
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Failure to Pay Child Support in Michigan
Failure to pay child support can have significant ramifications. Failure to pay can result in incarceration, additional fees, and criminal charges. In fact Felony Non-Payment of Child support is punishable by up to four years in prison, and/or a fine of up to $2000.00. If the non-paying individual has been charged with Non-Payment of Child […]
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Unauthorized Practice of Law in Michigan
Worried about the Unauthorized Practice of Law in Michigan? While individuals have a right to represent themselves in a Court of law, if you are the President, Member, or Resident agent of a Corporation you DO NOT have the right to represent your company as the Defendant or Plaintiff in a lawsuit. In fact to do […]
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Animal Fighting Law Michigan MCL 750.49
MCL 750.49, is the Michigan compiled law which concerns animal fighting, and makes many activities relating to animals felonies. Specifically, anyone who owns, or offers to buy or sell an animal trained for fighting is in violation of the law the same as anyone present at an exhibition. This means that anyone who has just […]
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Liability for a Personal Guaranty in Michigan attorney
A personal guaranty is when someone (usually the business owner) signs on a loan or line of credit for the business. Basically, it means that if the company does not have enough assets to cover the liability, the note holder may pursue the signatory personally. If asked to sign a personal guaranty, you should think […]
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Urinating in Public Michigan Misdemeanor Lawyer
Were you caught urinating behind the Black Finn in Royal Oak, at Comerica Park on opening day, in Mexicantown on Cinco de Mayo, or in Corktown on St. Patrick’s day? Well you’re not alone, every year thousands of Michiganders are slapped with violations of local ordinances that are misdemeanors, which can result in up to […]
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MCL 750.452 Keeping a House of Prostitution Michigan
We recently had a client charged with MCL 750.452, keeping a house of prostitution, this broad statute provides for a punishment of up to five years in prison, and fines up to $2,500.00. While the language may sound archaic (keeping a… bawdy house or any house or place resorted to for the purpose of prostitution […]
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Illegal Public Dumping Michigan | 248-398-7100 | Free Consultation
Charged with Illegal Public Dumping Michigan? Recently one of our attorneys represented a Canadian Citizen concerning a misdemeanor charge of Illegal Public Dumping in violation of a local ordinance, through thoughtful and careful negotiations with the city attorney the Client was offered a plea deal whereby he pled to double parking, a civil infraction punishable by […]
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Driving While License Suspended Defense Attorneys
Depending on the Court a Driving While License Suspended can be handled rather casually. This has led to a widespread misunderstanding that DWLS is a traffic infraction, when it is actually a misdemeanor that will appear on your criminal record. As a misdemeanor, you may be sentenced up to 93-days in jail and/or a fine […]
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