Articles for category Miscellaneous

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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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 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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Dec 13 2011

Sandusky preliminary exam interview on WKZO this morning Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Being interviewed this morning about the Sandusky preliminary exam on WKZO 590 AM at 10:40. Will discuss the process, the burden of proof prosecutors must show, defense strategies, and other topics. Tune in and call to ask questions.



Tags: burden of proof criminal sexual conduct criminal trial defense strategies preliminary examination
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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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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