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It’s Road Construction season – a few things to bear in mind There are a few things that every Michigander can attest to. The wildly fluctuating weather, the chronic allergy issues suffered by pretty much everybody, and the fact that Michigan only has two seasons. Winter and Construction. Well, since winter is now officially over, […]

When people hear the term ‘suspicious activity’, they commonly think of the things they see in movies shortly before something explodes or a high speed chase ensues. Furtive glances, sweating and mumbling, trying to get out before someone notices what’s wrong with the picture. And that is certainly part of it. But that is not […]

Celebrating the First Graduates  One of the many things Michigan’s legal system can be proud of is our network of 22 Veteran Courts, scattered across the state. But what exactly is a Veteran’s Court? Well, it’s a second chance with a new lease on life, for those who have served their country and then fallen […]

Michigan’s House of Representatives has recently begun what is expected to be a long and drawn out effort to cut off the dead weight from the state’s penal code.  This includes laws that have been on the books for ages but aren’t being enforced, which makes them unnecessary. For example, in Michigan it is illegal […]

Choosing the RIGHT Michigan Defense Attorney for YOU! We’ve discussed how to determine whether or not you need an attorney, and whether or not you are facing state or federal charges, in the previous segment. Next we are going to be looking at things like a Michigan Defense attorney’s educational background, research, and qualities.

How to Choose the Right Michigan Defense Attorney When You Need One  Do you need an attorney? If you got a speeding ticket, or lost control of your car on an icy road and bumped into a street sign, but didn’t stick around or call the police to report the accident, you will likely be […]

Do we really need so many Michigan lawyers? And what does this mean for those searching for legal representation? Common sense will tell you that our state is just loaded with lawyers. Looking around city streets, you will see billboards and bus stops just teeming with advertisements for different law firms. Even watching daytime television […]

State Veteran Courts Serve the Needs of Michigan Vets Imagine this, if you will….. You are a young man or woman, raised in Michigan, who chooses to join the armed forces after high school. Perhaps because you are patriotic. Perhaps because it is what your father, and his father before him, did. Perhaps you just […]

Is a Second Chance a Terrible Idea? Michigan’s “second chance” bill unanimously passed both the state House and Senate last December. Just days ago it also received the governor’s signature and passed into law. But for all the wide support this bill has received, both in government and by a number of legal groups, including […]

Innovative System Resolves Cases Without Court Appearance The citizens of Bay County now have access to a easy way to resolve minor offenses without appearing at court. The system first appeared at the 14A District Court in Washtenaw County. Then it was released in Bay City on August 25. District Judge Dawn Klida is heading […]