Driving carelessly or recklessly puts you and other drivers in dangers. It can result in harm to yourself, another, or to property. Due to these dangers, Michigan punishes such driving through fines and possible jail time. In Michigan, a…
If you are convicted of possession of MDMA in Michigan, you may face severe penalties, including imprisonment and steep fines. MDMA is classified as a Schedule 1 drug in Michigan due to its dangerous and highly addictive nature. Two of…
An individual who purposefully damages or destroys the personal property of another can be charged with the crime of Willful and Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) under MCL 750.377a or 750.380. A conviction under these statutes requires a showing of…
Michigan defines “larceny” as stealing property that belongs to another. The Michigan Penal Code contains several theft and larceny offenses. For example, under MCL 750.356, an individual can be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony if they commit…
Driving is imperative to everyday life, from going to work and getting the groceries. Losing your license will greatly impact your routine and ability to perform these everyday tasks. In Michigan, your license may be suspended, revoked, or denied for…
Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is an offense in Michigan that can be charged as a civil infraction or a misdemeanor, under either MCL 257.653 or MCL 257.653a. Under Michigan law, drivers are required…
As a trustee of a trust (i.e., the individual who manages and administers the assets of the trust), the law imposes certain duties that you must adhere to. In a previous blog post, we spoke about one of these duties:…
As we discussed in a prior blog, naming your minor children as beneficiaries of your assets can lead to some major problems, all of which are fixed by the living trust. Including a living trust in your estate plan, however,…
One of the more difficult decisions our clients make in the estate planning process is who to appoint as the successor trustee of their trust. As trustee, an individual or entity is responsible for gathering and managing trust assets, filing…
