Author: Rich Migala

May 08 2012

Probable Cause to bind over to Circuit Court Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me on WKZO AM 590 at 10:40 this morning.  I will be talking about the burden of proof required to bind over a criminal defendant to Circuit Court on a felony charge.  It is in the context of the Texas Township chemical dumping case that was dismissed against the defendant by the district court [Read More...]



Tags: beyond a reasonable doubt bind over to circuit court burden of proof felony probable cause
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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May 02 2012

Durable Power of Attorney, immediate effect or upon disability, which one is better? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

A durable power of attorney is a legal document that you sign giving another person the right to act on your behalf to make financial, medical, or other decisions.  A DPA, as they are commonly called, can be very limited or very broad on the powers you bestow on someone.  You obviously want to think [Read More...]



Tags: durable power of attorney immediate durable power of attorney incompetent
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Health Care Law Miscellaneous

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Apr 25 2012

Judical misconduct, use of employers computer to send pictures Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Being interviewed on WKZO AM 590 in 2 minutes regarding potential judical misconduct.  Tune in to listen.



Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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Mar 30 2012

Twitter invasion of privacy claims for mistaken posts Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me today on WKZO 590 AM at 10:40 this morning when I discuss the recent twitter mistakes Spike Lee, Justin Beaver, and others have made that invade innocent people's privacy and the possible legal consequences. 



Tags: invasion of privacy lawsuit Twitter
Categories: Miscellaneous

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Mar 28 2012

Michigan is a stand your ground state for self defense Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Did you know that Michigan, like Florida, is a stand your ground state. Meaning you have no duty to retreat and you are allowed to protect your property as well as your life and the life of others. Michigan allows you to defend yourself up to, and including, the use of deadly force.



Tags: deadly force self defense stand your ground
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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Mar 26 2012

United States Supreme Court oral arguments on Obamacare Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me at 11;15 this morning on WKZO 590 AM. I will be talking about the United States Supreme Court arguments on the Obamacare legislation taking place today. Very hot topic.

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Mar 20 2012

Michigan drivers assessment fees are unfair tax on the poor Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I have 2 clients in Kalamazoo whose license have been suspended for 10 years because they couldn't afford to pay the drivers assessment fees. It is sad that the people who can least afford it, are taxed without recourse. Of course they need to be able to drive to work, so they et stopped and [Read More...]



Tags: driving while license suspended DWLS Michigan Drivers Assessment Fees
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Mar 12 2012

No fault PIP carriers becoming harder to deal with? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I am getting more and more clients complaining that their own insurance company is refusing to pay for auto accident related treatment arguing their injuries are pre-existing conditions.  It is a sign of the times when companies put their bottom lines ahead of the legitimate claims of their own [Read More...]



Tags: medical bills denied PIP benefirs pre-existing injury

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Mar 05 2012

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Feb 27 2012

One misdemeanor conviction can follow you for life Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

23 yr old girl called wanting to expunge possession of marijuana conviction. It kept her from getting jobs in medical field, apartments, and even financial aid. This was her one and only misdemeanor conviction. The gift that keeps on giving, a criminal conviction.



Tags: Expunge criminal conviction misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law

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