by Alexander W. Hermanowski | May 8, 2018 | Criminal Law
Most people are familiar with the Miranda Warning. In fact, many people can recite it because we hear it on television shows all the time, but what is it and how does it apply to Michigan criminal law and Michigan criminal defense? Where is the Miranda Warning come...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Feb 19, 2018 | Criminal Law
What do you do if you were charged with a crime in Michigan, but live somewhere else? This is a common problem in cities like Ann Arbor, Lansing, Detroit, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, or other Michigan cities that have college populations and/or host large events like...
by Alexander W. Hermanowski | Feb 14, 2018 | Criminal Law
What is MDOP also known as Malicious Destruction of Property in Michigan? MDOP or Malicious Destruction of Property in Michigan is a law that makes it a crime to damage or destroy other people’s property. In Michigan, there are several variations of this crime...
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...