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Littering… don’t get arrested for it in Ann Arbor
We’ve all been there. You just finished eating a candy bar, bag of chips, or a can of Arizona Iced Tea. Yeah right, let’s be real here, you have an empty red solo cup and you just left a party. Now what? You don’t see any garbage cans and you don’t want to carry...
Fake ID in Ann Arbor
It’s a Friday night and Rob’s friends want to go to the bar. Rob tells them that he is not 21 so he won’t be able to get past the bouncer. Rob’s friend has an ID that looks just like Rob. He gives it to Rob and tells him he can use it that night. It’s a real...
What is a healthcare power of attorney?
In Michigan, a healthcare power of attorney is a legal document that provides instructions to healthcare providers on what you want to happen when you can no longer make decisions for yourself. These powers of attorney designate another person to make medical...
What are beneficiary designations and why do I need to keep them updated?
Beneficiary designations exist for many financial instruments. Most commonly they are found on retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and bank accounts. Keeping your beneficiary designations updated is a big part of estate planning and something I...
Who needs a will in Michigan?
In my opinion, everyone needs a will. It doesn’t matter if you have many assets or very few. A common misconception is that wills are for rich people. That is simply not true. There are many reasons to have a will. One of the biggest reasons is to make sure that your...
The early stages of a felony case in Washtenaw County
There are many stages to a felony case in Michigan. Today I will focus on Washtenaw County and the early stages taking place at the District Court level. What happens when a person is charged with a felony in Michigan? The first thing that happens when someone...
Can I still get in trouble for having marijuana?
Can I still get in trouble for having marijuana in Michigan? The short answer is yes, but it is more complicated than that. Marijuana is an illegal drug under Michigan and Federal law. In Michigan it is consider a class 1 drug where possession or use can be charged...
I got caught speeding, what now?
This is a situation that most people run into. They may be speeding because they are late, not paying attention to signs, or a number of reasons. The point is that most people end up speeding at some point in their life. The question is what do you do now and how...
Are noise violations in Ann Arbor really criminal misdemeanors?
Are Noise Violations in Ann Arbor Really Criminal Misdemeanors? In other words are they crimes? The short answer is yes. Ann Arbor has several noise ordinances including: 9:362 and 9:363. What is the Ann Arbor Code 9:362? The first of these is a general...
