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Michigan Open Container Law | Michigan Criminal Law Attorney

Open Container Law Michigan | Open Intoxicants Motor Vehicle A person in Michigan is guilty of a misdemeanor if they transport or possess alcoholic liquor in a container that is open or uncapped or upon which the seal is broken within the passenger area of a motor vehicles. However, the…

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Texas Pharmacist Gets 10 Year Prison Term for Health Care Fraud and Money Laundering

George Tompkins , a Texas pharmacist from Houston, was recently given a 10-year prison term after a jury convicted him of multiple felony counts, including health care fraud, money laundering and wire fraud.  Known as the “compound king”, the 75-year-old was also convicted of conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks. …

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Can I Legally Wear a Covid-19 Face Mask While Lawfully Carrying a Firearm in Michigan?

The short answer is yes. There is no Michigan law specifically on this topic and the existing laws in Michigan do not otherwise preclude the wearing of a Covid-19 facemask while otherwise carrying a firearm in Michigan. In Michigan, the Covid-19 Pandemic has brought significant changes and restrictions to Michiganders. …

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Financial Fraud Expected to Increase in Michigan Due to Covid 19 Experts Predict

One of the many unintended consequences of the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic may well be a significant increase in financial fraud. This is due in part to the central banks lowering of the prime interest rate to zero percent. With money this “cheap” companies and individuals are encouraged…

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What Happens to My Driver’s License if I Am Convicted of DUI in Michigan?

If you are convicted of DUI in Michigan, then your driver’s license will either be restricted, suspended, or revoked. The exact driver license sanction will depend on the nature of your DUI conviction and your prior record. Driver license sanctions for DUI range anywhere from a 90-day restricted license to…

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Does Michigan CPL Shooter Who Killed Armed Gunman Have a Viable Self Defense Claim?

Recent Mlive news reports that a Michigan CPL (Concealed Pistol License) holder shot and killed a gunman who was “seen firing gunshots into the air and pointing a handgun at motorists.”  Will the CPL holder literally get away with murder, or will he go to prison?  The question depends on…

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FBI Raid Leads to Several Medicare and Medicaid Prescription Fraud Charges

As part of an ongoing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigations, several of Michigan’s pharmacists have been charged with Medicare and Medicaid Prescription Fraud.  The allegations include claims that at least one scheme lead to the defrauding of the Federal Government of more than five million dollars. Further, that…

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What to Expect in the 48th District Court Bloomfield Hills Michigan

If you were arrested for a misdemeanor or felony, including drunk driving, within the cities of Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Keego Harbor, Sylvan Lake, Orchard Lake and the Townships of Bloomfield and West Bloomfield, then your case will be handled in the 48th Judicial District Court, located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan.…

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Keeping MI Drug Possession Charges Off Your Permanent Record

Having drug charges on your criminal record can be a life-changing experience.  Such charges can impact your job, your income, and your future.  However, depending on the circumstances, your attorney may be able to help you keep your drug charges off your permanent criminal record.  These methods can present you…

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