Tag: felony

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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Jan 29 2012

The criminal consequences of Sexting; what every parent and student should know Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me on WKZO AM 590 at 11:10 tomorrow discussing the Otsego Sexting issue. The criminal consequences, what every parent and student should know. Preempted by president on Friday. Discussing the production, distribution, and possession of child sexually abusive material and the felony or [Read More...]



Tags: distribution felony misdemeanor possession of sexually abusive materials Production sexual offender registry
Categories: Criminal Law

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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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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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Oct 25 2011

Sexting between minor boyfriend and girlfriend, did you know it's a felony? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Being interviewed at 10:40 on WKZO about the sexting case in Hillsdale and Quincy. Interesting topic as 20 percent of teens state they send nude or semi nude photos to each other. Bet you didn't know it's a felony, did you? Tune in to learn more.



Tags: child porn felony misdemeanor nude photos sexting
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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Oct 11 2011

Can I get a public defender for an MIP charge? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

If you are a GVSU (Grand Valley State University) student, you are out of luck getting the court to appoint you a public defender.  Kalamazoo County courts sometimes do so WMU (Western Michigan University) students may have a better shot at it.  MSU (Michigan State University) and U of M (University [Read More...]



Tags: felony GVSU Kalamazoo minor in possession MIP misdemeanor MSU open intoxicants UofM WMU
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations Miscellaneous

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