Personal Injury – (248) 588-3333 – negligence . . What is Negligence? Negligence is the most common legal standard for determining liability for personal injuries. In short, it is defined as a specific form of careless behavior that causes injury to another person. What is the specific standard for negligence? In order to win a negligence lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove each of the following: That the defendant had a “duty of care” towards the plaintiff during the incident. That … Read More
What it means to be sued for negligence
Charged with manslaughter in Michigan
Homicide – (248) 588-3333 – Manslaughter . . What is manslaughter? Manslaughter is any unlawful killing that isn’t a murder. Manslaughter can be either voluntary or involuntary. Manslaughter is one of several homicide crimes in Michigan. What is Homicide? Homicide is a category of crimes involving the killing of a human being. Some homicides are justifiable and therefore legal, but any killing not authorized by law is a serious crime. Most homicides require the mental state of “malice”. Malice involves … Read More
Charged with 2nd Degree Murder
Homicide – (248) 588-3333 – Second degree murder . . What is second degree murder? Second degree murder is any murder that is not first degree murder. This includes “common law murder” which is any killing done with malice. Due to the fact that second degree murder can also be punished by life in prison, it is a class A felony (up to life in prison). Does the prosecutor have to specify a particular murder charge they are bringing against … Read More
How To Have A Successful Divorce [Video]
Divorce – (248) 588-3333 – How To Have A Successful Divorce . . Statistically speaking, about half of marriages do not last forever which means 50% of marriages end up resulting in divorce. In order to have a successful divorce, it essentially comes down to three things. Those three things are if you have kids then you must maintain a healthy relationship with your kids, the ability to work together and cooperate with your ex, and lastly how to financially … Read More
Charged with Homicide in Michigan
Michigan criminal defense – (248) 588-3333 – Homicide . . Homicide Homicide is a category of crimes involving the killing of a human being. Some homicides are justifiable and therefore legal, but any killing not authorized by law is a serious crime. Most homicides require the mental state of “malice”. Malice involves any of the following: Intent to kill Intent to cause serious bodily harm Intent to create a severe risk of death or bodily harm while demonstrating a reckless … Read More
Charged with felony murder
Michigan criminal defense – (248) 588-3333 – Homicide-Felony Murder . . What is felony murder? Felony murder occurs when someone is killed during the commission of a dangerous felony. Michigan law defines “dangerous felony” as any one of the following felonies: kidnapping criminal sexual conduct (i.e. rape)(first, second, or third degree) larceny robbery carjacking extortion abusing a vulnerable adult (first or second degree) breaking and entering home invasion (first or second degree) child abuse (first degree) substance abuse (of a … Read More
Charged with first degree murder
Michigan criminal defense – (248) 588-3333 – Homicide – First Degree Murder . . What is first degree murder? Under Michigan law, first degree murder is any willful, deliberate, or premeditated killing, particularly those that involve ambushes or poison. First degree murder also includes “felony murder” and the murder of an on-duty police officer. “Premeditation” simply means that the perpetrator spent some significant amount of time thinking before killing the victim. Even a moments pause or “thinking twice about it” … Read More
What you need to know if you’ve been charged with a crime
Michigan criminal court – (248) 588-3333 – What You Need To Know . . Basic Concepts of Michigan Criminal law What makes a crime a felony or a misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is any crime whose maximum penalty is less than a year in prison, or punished solely by a fine. A Felony is a crime Punishable by death or more than a year in prison. However, Michigan abolished the death penalty for all crimes except treason in 1847. Death penalty … Read More
Tax Consequences of Child Custody and Support
Child Custody/Child Support – (248) 588-3333 – Tax consequences of Child custody and Support . . The Effect of Child Custody and Support on Taxes How will child support payments affect my taxes? Unlike spousal support, child support payments do not count as income for the receiving parent. Likewise, they are not deductible from your (the paying parent’s) taxable income. This is mainly because those payments are not meant for the benefit of the receiving parent (it’s for the child) … Read More
Modifying Alimony/Spousal Support
Alimoney/Spousal support – (248) 588-3333 – Modifying Spousal support . . Modifying Spousal Support: What are the rules for modifying spousal support? What does “changed circumstances mean”? Either party (paying or receiving) may ask for a modification if modification is permitted for that type of support. ny change must be justified by proving a “substantial change in circumstances”. The “changed circumstances” must occur after the divorce order is finalized. The burden of proof is on the party seeking modification. Neither … Read More