Credit Card and Debt Settlements – at Garmo & Kiste, PLC we are proud of the settlements we have been able to get our clients on all sorts of outstanding debts.
Here are some of our hall of fame debt settlements results:
$197,103.00 settled for $26,000.00 in Oakland County.
$100,000.00 settled for $24,000.00 in Oakland County.
$54,000.00 settled for $5,000.00 in Wayne County.
$48,000.00 settled for $8,000.00 in Macomb County.
$52,000.00 settled for $11,000.00 in Wayne County.
As you can see many of these debts were settled for mere pennies on the dollar. Even if you do not have a large lump sum available, we may be able to negotiate an upfront payment followed by a payment plan. This will stop creditors calling and can even prevent litigation.
To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in debt settlements call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.
Troy Michigan Debt Settlement Attorneys: We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI and would be willing enough to take care of your debt settlements.
When can minors possess alcohol in Michigan? While minors are generally prohibited from the possession of alcohol, there are a few occasions where it is legal. First, in the course of employment with an employer that is operating pursuant to a properly obtained and maintained liquor license, a minor over the age of 18 may handle alcohol. Secondly, a minor may consume alcohol during post-secondary coursework provided it takes place in an educational institution and with the supervision of faculty. Third, a minor may consume alcohol through practice of generally recognized religious service or ceremony provided their blood alcohol content is not higher than .02. Finally, a minor may be in the possession of alcohol if they are assisting law enforcement in a “sting” operation to ensure compliance with state and federal law. If you have received an MIP but fall under one of these categories an experienced attorney can help secure the best result in your case.
To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, and for assistance in Criminal Matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.
Michigan Minor in Possession MIP Sentencing Options, Your sentencing options with an MIP depend a lot on whether this is your first, second, or third offense. If you are between the ages of 17 and 21, then you are eligible for the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. This means you are usually granted a term of probation, after successful completion of which your charge would be dismissed leaving your record clear. That is precisely why it is so important to hire a lawyer to represent you. The Michigan Court of Appeals has held that you are eligible for more than one HYTA sentence; however such sentencing is discretionary to the Judge. The Judge is less likely to sentence you pursuant to HYTA if you have more than one criminal conviction or have violated probation in the past. Alternatively, you may enter a plea deal with the prosecutor for a lower charge in some cases.
To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in these matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message. We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI.
No, but in many cases the police will inform them for you. If you are under 18 your parents will be given “actual notice” of the violation within 24 hours. If you are less than 17 years old and have been incarcerated they will be notified immediately. While telling your parents may seem like the worst thing in the world right now, it actually can be best to enlist them in your defense to this charge. Judges generally find it very favorable for parents and family members to appear with you at court hearings. The presence of parents demonstrates that you have a community to support you and help you make better decisions in the future. In the long run, the most important part of this is getting a favorable sentence from the Judge so you can move on with your life without this hanging over your head as a criminal record when you apply for future employment. Your parents are your allies in this attempt, and as such they should be included in your decision making where appropriate. However, if you are over the age of 18 there is a possibility you may be able to withhold this information from your family if you so desire, although it is not recommended that you do so if it may serve a detriment to your ability to put together a legal defense.
I received a MIP do I have to Tell My Parents Michigan: To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in these matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message. We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI.
While your pet may seem like a member of the family, the State sees it as personal property instead. This confers responsibilities on you as the owner. Once of these responsibilities is to prevent your animal from becoming a public nuisance. You may have the right to freedom of speech and expression but your animal does not! If your neighbors find the barking of your dogs annoying or obnoxious and the Police agree, you can be cited with a “barking dog” ticket. As a civil infraction, this ticket involves fines and court appearances.
For example, the Harper Woods City Ordinance states:
The following acts, among others, are hereby declared to be loud, unnecessary, unnatural or unusual noises which annoy, disturb, injure, endanger or impair the health, comfort, safety, peace and quiet, welfare and enjoyment of the residents of the neighborhood in which the noise originates and are in violation of this chapter, but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
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Animals and birds. The keeping of any animal or bird which by causing frequent or long continued noise shall annoy, disturb, injure, endanger or impair the health, comfort, safety, peace and quiet, welfare and enjoyment of any persons in the vicinity thereof.
If you have been cited under this ordinance or some other local municipal ordinance for public nuisance because of your pet’s barking or other noise, there are options available to you. Our experienced attorneys work in all Metro Detroit Courts and have developed relationships with the City Attorneys who will be assigned your case. We can work to get your case dismissed, or reduced to keep you out of jail, and your record clean. Even if you have multiple citations the fines may be reduced, or an agreement negotiated on your behalf. Contact Garmo & Kiste, PLC today concerning your barking dog ticket or municipal ordinance violation. To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.
Did you know that if you are carrying significant sums of money and it is determined to be related to the drug trade it may be confiscated? Many travelers carry large amounts of funds for investment purposes, in case of emergency, or for any number of other reasons. However, even a drug dog alert can be enough evidence for the DEA, or other governmental agency to seize these assets pursuant to 21 USC 881. This type of seizure is different from a Currency Reporting violation seizure.
Unless you follow the very specific procedure set out to appeal this decision, you will have no right to get this money back. The procedural requirements are very time sensitive and are steeped in bureaucracy. Our attorneys have experience dealing with the Forfeiture Counsel of the DEA, and other confiscating agencies. We can file the petition for you and handle all of the procedural matters. We have recouped funds for clients, and can use the same tried and true techniques to represent you.
Our attorneys will work to demonstrate you meet the requirements demonstrate an “innocent owner defense” or a “valid good faith and legally cognizable interest in the seized property.” Seizure agents should be held accountable and have to prove that the moneys they seized are actually related to the drug trade. If their evidence is shaky we should be able to get your money back. When you are dealing with the federal government you don’t want to go in alone. We will work to get your money back like it’s ours, because if you are not reimbursed, you don’t pay us a dime. Nationwide call our Attorneys at 877-406-6906 for a free consultation.
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 employer, and serve garnishee disclosures for example.
While Michigan has no fault divorce laws, that doesn’t mean that fault can’t come into determinations of alimony or child custody. So, it is critically important not to post anything that could even be construed as negative with respect to a former spouse, or former partner. Additionally, if there are any hints of a “partying lifestyle” or references to substance abuse, a Judge may see that as disregard for the law, or that you are a less fit parent resulting in harsher sentences, or unfavorable custody arrangements.
So, think before you post. What can be satisfying in the short term can have long term consequences. Also be sure you regularly check privacy settings. It is best to be “invisible” to those who are not friends or followers, “unsearchable,” or at the very least have an extremely minimal profile to the public. Generally, this is not the default on websites such as facebook, twitter, or others. Finally make sure you are regularly editing your friends or followers. Making yourself unsearchable does not help if you are still friends or followed by your former romantic partner/co-parent in hostile child custody, divorce, or Personal Protection matters.
If you have any questions about how to best protect yourself online, please contact Garmo & Kiste, PLC today! Or follow us on facebook and twitter!
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 experienced attorney may be able to negotiate for new terms of a loan whereby a personal guaranty is not required.
If you have already signed and may default, or have already defaulted we may be able to negotiate a settlement with your lender, as we have for hundreds of others, and extinguish the debt for once and for all. Additionally we can analyze the validity of the personal guarantee, and assess your options.
Maybe most importantly, we have seen many people sued individually for Debts that are not personally guaranteed, or where by the personal guarantee taken is not valid under law, we have attached several examples for your reference, Call us today, maybe we can save you $72,000.00, $22,000.00, or $52,000.00 like we did for these three.
To retain Garmo & Kiste, PLC, for assistance in these matters call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message. We are experienced Michigan attorneys with offices in Troy, MI.
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 Support previous, he or she will be subject to habitual offender sentencing enhancements. Generally Friend of the Court or the Michigan Attorney General’s office keeps a list of child support arrearages and may issue an arrest warrant allowing for extradition from anywhere in the United States. Felony Non-Payment of Child Support is a strict liability crime, meaning that upon proof that the child support is owed and has not been paid in full, the person in default is found guilty without any further proofs.
The Court has various other penalties and ways to collect past due amounts at its discretion including:
- Immediate Income Withholding.
- Tax Offset
- Bank Account Lien
- Credit Reporting
- Passport Denial and/or suspension
- Incarceration
Hiring the right attorney can help you avoid these negative ramifications. The experienced attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC know the prosecutor’s who will be assigned to your case. We frequent Metro Detroit Courts and are familiar with the specific Judges and procedures. In the past we have been able to negotiate a reduction, modification, and even dismissal of the charges. Upon the demand of an attorney the Judge may hear a motion to reduce child support based on significant changes in circumstance (loss of job, poor economy, etc.). Additionally, an attorney may be able to have the child support agreement modified based on more parenting time to the defaulting individual, or a payment plan to make the payments more affordable. Finally, an attorney may fend off incarceration (or future incarceration) and negotiate for retention of your passport if circumstances require.
Retaining the right attorney can be the difference between a good result, and a bad one. In order to prevent the above legal problems, it is important to act quickly. Contact Garmo & Kiste, PLC, experienced child support attorneys with offices in Troy Michigan today. Let us put our experience to work protecting your rights, call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.
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 arrived at a dog fight, as long as they are aware what was going on, is as guilty as the person who has been training the dogs for fighting and can face up to 4 year’s incarceration, $1000.00-$5000.00 fines, and up to 500 hours of community service. You may also be required to attend mental health counseling.
Other ways the statute may be violated include insufficient security in containing animals trained for fighting, or very harsh penalties for anyone whose trained animal injures another. The animal will be forfeited, the defendant will have to pay costs associated with housing and healthcare for the animal, and upon conviction the Defendant will not be permitted to own another of the same type of animal for five years.
If you have been charged with any of the above offenses you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you. Otherwise you may get maximum penalties, or even be charged federally like Michael Vick.
Contact the attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC today. Our attorneys frequent metro Detroit courts and have developed relationships with prosecutors assigned to your case. In the past we have been able to negotiate modifications, reductions, and even dismissals of charges. Something like this can stay on your record for a long time and contribute to difficulty finding a job or moving on with your life.
Dealing with Animal Fighting Law Michigan Charges? Judges tend to be rather heavy handed with punishments for offenses like this, contact the experienced attorneys of Garmo & Kiste, PLC at 248-398-7100.
