Articles for category Driving Violations

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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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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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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Dec 06 2011

Possession with intent to deliver is no laughing matter Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Went to Cadillac today to represent Kalamazoo young man who was stopped for having tinted windows. Smelled of weed. Searched and three bags of weed found. He told MSP troopers he probably would share it with his friends. Charged with Possession, 2nd Offense, felony. Also charged with Possession [Read More...]



Tags: license suspension possession of marijuana possession of marijuana 2nd offense possession with intent to deliver
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Nov 28 2011

Do you think client has a drug problem? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have a Kalamazoo client, former KVCC student who has a prior possession of marijuana case deferred under the 7411 statute.  He is arrested for possession again and pleads guilty on his own.  He is arrested again while enroute to a music festival.  Cops smell weed after stopping him for having tinted [Read More...]



Tags: 2nd offense possession of marijuana distribution of marijuana w/o remuneration possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Nov 22 2011

Conducting parent presentation on kids sexting and other legal topics Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have been asked to conduct presentation to Hackett parents.  Main topic is kids and sexting.  Also plan on discussing minor in possession, possession of marijuana, zero tolerance for minors driving with any alcohol or illegal substances in system.  Thinking about discussing monitoring software [Read More...]



Tags: minor in possession possession of marijuana sexting zero tolerance for minors
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations Miscellaneous

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Nov 15 2011

A six month license suspension for being charged with one joint, really? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Did you know that a conviction for first offense possession of marijuana, no matter how small the amount, can cause your license to be suspended for 6 months? Under Michigan law, if you are found guilty of possession of even one joint, a judge must suspend your license for up to six months. A second [Read More...]



Tags: criminal law felony license suspension misdemeanor possession of marijuana possession of marijuana second offense
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations Miscellaneous

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