by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Dec 11, 2017 | Criminal Law
The law on Minor in Possession of Alcohol, also known as MIP, in Michigan was recently changed and goes into effect on January 1, 2018. Prior to the change all MIPs were considered misdemeanors. Depending on where the case was heard the sentences...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Dec 8, 2017 | Criminal Law
It is illegal in Ann Arbor to drink alcohol, beer, wine, spirits, or what the government called “intoxicating substances” while on public property. If you are caught by the Ann Arbor Police Department drinking on public property, then you will get charged...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Dec 7, 2017 | Personal Injury Blog
Bicycle injuries are becoming more and more common in Michigan. Some communities like Ann Arbor are more bike friendly than other communities don’t have bike lanes or laws to protect bike riders. Some communities have narrow sidewalks that leave bike riders...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Dec 6, 2017 | Criminal Law
There are several types of drunk driving charges in Michigan. One that is surprising to most is OWVI or Operating While Visibly Impaired. OWVI is a misdemeanor drunk driving charge where your blood alcohol level or BAC is at least .02, but less than .08. It sounds...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Dec 5, 2017 | Criminal Law
What is Retail Fraud in Michigan? Retail fraud is commonly referred to as shoplifting in Michigan. In other words it stealing things from stores or taking things that don’t belong to you. There are several ways people get in trouble for retail fraud in...
