by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Apr 11, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Apr 7, 2017 | Criminal Law
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...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Mar 22, 2017 | Criminal Law
What is HYTA? HYTA is a Michigan Law that gives first time offenders a chance to avoid criminal convictions. It stands for the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act and can be found under MCL 762.11. Some people refer to it as YTA or Youthful Trainee Act. Who does HYTA apply...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Mar 15, 2017 | Criminal Law
There are a few main types of bond. They include personal recognizance, cash, surety, or 10 percent. Personal recognizance bond is a type of bond where the judge or magistrate is releasing the defendant with the understanding that the defendant will return for all...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Feb 8, 2017 | Criminal Law
When someone is arrested for a crime, they have to appear in front of a judge or magistrate. The first time a person has that opportunity is for an arraignment and bond hearing. The judges at the 15th District Court are Hon. Elizabeth Hines, Hon. Joseph Burke, and...
