by cmladmin | Jul 1, 2011 | Blog
Generally, if police have probable cause to search a vehicle, there is no need for them to obtain a WARRANT before searching it. Carroll v United States, 267 US 132, 153 (1925) (where police have probable cause, “contraband goods concealed and illegally...
by cmladmin | Jun 23, 2011 | Blog
HYTA, is a deferral statue that has specific age restrictions, yet is not allowed for a number of offenses, including all offenses for which the penalty is life, all traffic offenses, and most criminal sexual conduct offenses. To receive consideration under HYTA a...
by cmladmin | Jun 21, 2011 | Blog
WHAT IS THE LAW WHEN THE POLICE ARRIVE ON THE SCENE OF A SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVING AND DO NOT OBSERVE ANY DRIVING, AND THE VEHICLE IS NOT RUNNING? Answer: Michigan courts have held that circumstantial evidence of operating may be sufficient to support an OWI or OWVI...
by cmladmin | Jun 16, 2011 | Blog
Michigan State University (MSU) students often are pulled over on I-127 traveling from East Lansing to Mount Pleasant, as well as from Mount Pleasant back to East Lansing. Once stopped by a police officer, students are often charged with such offenses ranging from...
by cmladmin | Jun 14, 2011 | Blog
Michigan’s tough stand against drinking and driving now includes snowmobiles and ORVs in an effort to reduce the risk of injury, death, or damage to personal property. State law requires the Department of State to record on your driving record any violations and...
