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In Michigan drivers face a mandatory driver license suspension of six months for a first time conviction of drunk or drugged driving. Although it is possible for a first time offender to get jail time, it is not likely. However, a one year mandatory driver license suspension is imposed upon a first time offender of a “High BAC” crime. This…Read More
https://www.michigancriminallawyerspc.com/Immigrants’ chances tied to their state’s policies By BOB CHRISTIE Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) – If Christian Avila lived a few hundred miles to the west, he would have a driver’s license and qualify for in-state college tuition and a host of other opportunities available to young people granted legal status by President Barack Obama two years ago.But Avila lives in…Read More
New Bill In Michigan Legislature Pushes For Raising Speed Limit To 80 mph On Some Roads Max White 12:57 PM, Nov 25, 2014 https://www.michigancriminallawyerspc.com/practice-areas/traffic-violations/ JUSTIN SULLIVAN LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) – A new bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would raise the speed limit to 80 mph on some Michigan roads. House Bill 5964, introduced and sponsored by Rep.…Read More
Do you have Questions regarding the new Driver Responsibility laws and the fees you have to pay? Here are your answers: Common Questions About The 2014 Changes To The Driver Responsibility Fee Law: What Do I Need To Know About The Driver Responsibility Fee Law? The Driver Responsibility Fee (DRF) law has been amended by Public Act 283 of 2014…Read More
There has never been any medical record of marijuana ever causing a single death in the United States. It also is well documented that cannabis helps provide patients suffering from HIV, MS, cancer, and other diseases, relief from the pain of their often deadly illnesses. This has been the cornerstone of the surge to legalize medical marijuana usage across the…Read More
For decades there has been an ongoing debate about why cannabis should be legalized in the United States. Without a doubt, the war on drugs costing Americans over one trillion dollars has not been successful, according to drug czar Gil Kerlikowske. He is quick to say that one of the most unsuccessful drug campaigns has been the long standing fight…Read More
Over the last decade or so there has been a movement to change the way prosecutors handle domestic abuse cases. The prosecutorial policy changes have revolved around a “no drop” policy, which in essence keeps the victim of domestic violence from being able to withdraw the complaint once the charges have been filed. Such policy also gives the freedom to…Read More
The voters in many states elect the judiciary all the way up to the State Supreme Court. In Michigan we have seven Supreme Court Justices who are elected to eight year terms, subject to retaining their position on the bench by being reelected at the end of the term. Federal Judges are nominated by the President to the bench for…Read More
While the debate continues about the merits of ‘Open Carry’ versus ‘Concealed Carry,’ every state has differing opinions and laws regulating firearms. Open Carry refers to openly carrying a firearm in public, whereas Concealed Carry describes carrying firearms that cannot be readily seen by the public. The Open Carry advocates argue that the sight of a weapon acts as a…Read More
Whether it is sold as K2, Spice, Black Mamba, Aroma, Mr. Smiley, Eclipse, Dream, Blaze or Red X Dawn, synthetic marijuana has been on the market since around 2006. These products are touted as teas, herbs or incense and are generally peddled in convenience stores and smoke shops as “aromatic potpourri,” with nothing more than a warning that they are…Read More