by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Nov 23, 2017 | Criminal Law
There are many ways that people can get in trouble for drugs in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw and the surrounding Counties.  Some charges are exactly what you think they would be, while others are unexpected.  Some common drug crimes that people get in trouble for in Ann Arbor...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Nov 22, 2017 | Criminal Law
There are many things that are great about Thanksgiving.  Friends and family get together to enjoy turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie.  Another common theme of Thanksgiving is alcohol consumption.  Many people drink before, during, and after eating. ...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Jun 1, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Alexander W. Hermanowski | May 16, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Apr 26, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Apr 19, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...