Feb 22 2012

Can you get speeding ticket changed to one with no points on Michigan Drivers License. Yes you can. Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Good day. Client that drives for a living got speeding ticket that could have caused her to be fired. Got it reduced to 5 over on a limited access highway. No points. Job is safe. All is right in the world.



Tags: Speeding 10 over speeding on a limited access highway two points
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Feb 16 2012

How to avoid losing license for too many points Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Feeling good after helping HS student with 10 points and restricted license get a 2 point ticket dismissed after accident. Hopefully now his insurance rates won't go up. Was ticketed for going too fast for conditions, violation of basic speed law in Michigan causing accident. I proved he was [Read More...]



Tags: Mixhigan Traffic Benchbook too fast for conditions Violation of basis speed law
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Feb 13 2012

Which behavior causes more accidents, texting, drinking, or smoking marijuana? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Canadian review of accident reports reveal that you are 22 times more likely to get in accident when texting; 13 times more likely after drinking; and, 2 times more likely if you had been smoking pot.  Parents should share this with their driving children.



Tags: drunk driving smoking marijuana and driving texting while driving
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Feb 08 2012

Can you video the police when they are encountering someone or making an arrest Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

A police officer can video you when they encounter you, did you know you have the right to do the same? People have been arrested and had their videos destroyed for doing so but many courts are dismissing the arrest and the police are being sued in many cases for violating the 1st, 4th and 14th [Read More...]



Tags: first amendment interfering with a police officer resisting and obstructing resisting arrest
Categories: Criminal Law

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Jan 29 2012

The criminal consequences of Sexting; what every parent and student should know Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me on WKZO AM 590 at 11:10 tomorrow discussing the Otsego Sexting issue. The criminal consequences, what every parent and student should know. Preempted by president on Friday. Discussing the production, distribution, and possession of child sexually abusive material and the felony or [Read More...]



Tags: distribution felony misdemeanor possession of sexually abusive materials Production sexual offender registry
Categories: Criminal Law

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Jan 26 2012

Sexting scandal in Otsego. What every parent and child needs to know. Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me tomorrow on WKZO 590 AM at 9:45 a.m. to discuss the recent sexting scandal in Otsego and the possible criminal ramifications. Find out what every parent and child needs to know.  There are several criminal statutes relating to child sexually abusive material and the criminal consequences of [Read More...]



Tags: distribution of child sexually abusive material possession of child sexually abusive material production of child sexually abusive material
Categories: Criminal Law Family Law Miscellaneous

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Jan 23 2012

Prescription drug use growing among teens. Beware of the criminal charges you face for possession of someone else's drug Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I have two different Kalamazoo area high school and college students who were stopped in traffic stops and found to have someone else's prescription pills on them. One had adderall, the other Vicodin. Now both students are facing felony charges. Many students buy and use adderall to study for [Read More...]



Tags: Adderall deferral felony misdemeanor possession Vicodin
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Jan 10 2012

Michigan marijuana laws much harsher than minor in possession of alcohol laws Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Recently the University of Michigan released a study showing that young people in Michigan are reducing their level of alcohol abuse or misuse but at the same time increasing their use of marijuana.  The study found young people view marijuana use as less detrimental or criminally harmful and more [Read More...]



Tags: 1st offense 2nd offense minor in possession of alcohol MIP possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Jan 01 2012

IRS 990 and non profit filings not easily complied with without legal expertise Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Is your non profit ready to comply with the IRS 990 requirements? Or are you thinking of starting a non profit? Contact me for help with the legal filings to the Michigan Department of Treasury, Attorney General and the IRS.



Tags: establishing a non profit organization IRS 990 non profit filings
Categories: Miscellaneous

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Dec 15 2011

Probation violation is not a good thing Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I get Kalamazoo area college student's marijuana charge deferred so it can be dismissed if he successfully completes probation.  Parent finds evidence that son may be smoking pot, instead of calling me, calls probation officer to ask if son can be randomly tested.  Son may now be chargd with [Read More...]



Tags: possession of marijuana probation officer probation violation
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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