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In Michigan Sex Offender Registry Act is something that was instituted to keep track of people who are convicted of listed offenses. There are three tiers to the registry and each tier has different requirements and consequences. Tier 1 is the least prohibitive of the tiers and applies to low level sex crimes and tier 3 is the most restrictive…
We have been saying it for sometime at our law firm, the number of drug driving cases is quickly catching up to the number of drunk driving cases. These drug driving cases come in all forms. From illegal drugs such as marijuana, to legally prescribed drugs, like pain medications and mood stabilizing drugs. Police departments around Michigan have been given…
Body Cams Coming to Grand Rapids Police Department: That is right, Body Cams will soon be worn by Grand Rapids Police! I was fortunate to attend a GRPD Body Cam training session specifically designed to introduce and educate attorneys on the new camera system that will be utilized by every GRPD officer in the near future. According to GRPD Captain…
It’s early in the morning and you hear a knock on your door, you think to yourself “who the heck could that be?” As you make your way to the door an uneasy feeling comes over you and you realize it is the police. Apparently they would like to ask you a few questions about an incident that took place.…
In a case originating in Grand Traverse County, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled those who possess a valid medical card under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26421, cannot be prohibited by the Court from continuing to use medical marijuana while they are on probation or as a condition of their probation. Typically, when placed on probation,…
Sadly, West Michigan is no different than many other areas of the country when it comes to heroin use. It is all too common and over recent months and years West Michigan, like the rest of the country, has seen a sharp increase in the numbers of deaths from overdose. Part of the reason heroin has had a resurgence among…
As Covid lockdown restrictions from the Governor begin to ease, we expect to see people taking advantage of their newly granted freedoms. One of the most significant is the opening of bars and restaurants. As you start to live life closer to normal, remember to keep your drinking in moderation whenever you plan do drive. If you may have had…
Frequently our family law attorneys have encountered clients who have initially tried to represent themselves in custody and family law cases. When they come to us after having given it their best shot, they are typically behind the eight ball. While often times people will say “you don’t need an attorney, you can do it on your own?” this advice…
Do the Courts take Marijuana Seriously now that it is basically legal? The State of Michigan has legalized the use of medical marijuana, however a person must obtain a medical marijuana card to legally possess and use marijuana. If a person is caught with marijuana but is not legally allowed to possess the drug there are significant consequences. First of…
Michiganders with a criminal past often face many obstacles including difficulty getting a good job, securing good housing or even continuing their education. Now, thanks to the Clean Slate legislation, things are going to get better for a lot of people. Under the Clean Slate, which was signed into law on October 11, 2020, a person convicted of certain crimes…
