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What is UIP in Ann Arbor, Michigan? How to avoid this criminal charge
In Ann Arbor, Michigan there is a law called UIP. UIP stands for Urinating in Public and is a misdemeanor. This crime is generally committed on football Saturdays at or around tailgates. The typical scenario is that Wolverine fans are enjoying...
Is my ticket a misdemeanor or a fine?
Often times when the police stop someone, they issue tickets. Some tickets are crimes, some tickets are civil infractions or fines. So how do you know if your ticket is a crime or a fine in Michigan? Is my Michigan ticket a crime or a fine? The answer “it depends”. ...
Legal Problems from Tailgating at U of Michigan Football Games
Tailgating in Ann Arbor on Football Saturdays can be a lot of fun, but there are many pitfalls. Here are something you should be careful about and some charges that are common to tailgating in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Open Containers aka Open Intoxicants in Public In...
Is tailgating in a parked car on the street legal in Michigan?
Tailgating is a part of most sporting events. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, tailgating is widespread, especially before a University of Michigan Wolverines game at the Big House. One question I am asked repeatedly is can I tailgate in my car on a cold or rainy day? Is it...
Arrested on Game Day at the Big House – Ann Arbor, Michigan
What to do if you are arrested at a Michigan Wolverines football game? The first thing to do is to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney that works on these case in Ann Arbor. There are several different police agencies at University of Michigan Football...
Open Intox or drinking in public on Football Saturday in Ann Arbor
What do you do when issued an open intoxicants ticket in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Football Saturday? If you are going to a Michigan Wolverines game in Ann Arbor, then chances are that you will have a drink or be around people who are drinking. It is also very easy to...
What is the “Mini Tort” for Michigan No-Fault Insurance?
Under Michigan's No-fault insurance laws, a person involved in car accident in Michigan is generally covered under their own insurance policy for 1st Party or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) cases. This means that your insurance is supposed to pay the benefits under...
What is the “Parked Car Exception” in Michigan?
In Michigan, a person who owns a car and drives it on the street is required to have no-fault automobile insurance. No-Fault generally protects the person who has the coverage even when someone else did the damage or caused the injuries. No-Fault insurance has many...
Can I get my case Expunged in Michigan?
What is an expungement? In Michigan an expungement is known as setting aside a conviction. This means that a person may have their old criminal case re-opened and if the government is in agreement, the case or cases could be dismissed. The result would be a clean...