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 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 5, 2017 | Criminal Law
What is Retail Fraud in Michigan? Retail fraud is commonly referred to as shoplifting in Michigan. In other words it stealing things from stores or taking things that don’t belong to you. There are several ways people get in trouble for retail fraud in...
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...