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Michigan Questions & Answers
Q: What is my citizenship status?
1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for Michigan on Sep 3, 2015
Answered on Sep 4, 2015
Shan Dimitris Potts' answer
If you were born outside the US you do not have any status as of now even if your parents are US citizens. Your parents or your sister can sponsor you for a green card and after 5 years of being a green card holder you can apply for citizenship. Talk to an attorney to help you with this process if you wish to get started. All the best.
15 years of successful immigration law experience. The answer above is only general in nature cannot be construed as legal advice, given that not enough...
Q: what are next of friend papers, where do I find them and do they have another name?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Next of friend? You need to give some basic facts.
Q: MCL 7.215(b) lists 8 standards to Publish an Opinion. Lawsuit Zoran v Township of Cottrellville meets 6. Should I Appeal
1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law for Michigan on Aug 29, 2015
Answered on Sep 1, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
My thoughts are that you need to speak with an appellate attorney about the issues you have raised here. This is not just a basic legal question, but requires much time to discuss, research, and try to answer.
Q: Is it illegal to pass out fliers on a sex offender off Otis
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
When you ask if something like this is illegal, an attorney would have to look it up in the statutes and also the case law of the state. I suppose that it would depend more upon whether what was in the fliers was true so as to avoid civil liability for libel or slander.
Q: My son got hurt at a neighbors house, can I sue?
1 Answer | Asked in Injury Law for Michigan on Aug 27, 2015
Answered on Aug 28, 2015
Adam Studnicki's answer
More information is needed. Just because there was an accident doesn\'t mean they are responsible. You have to prove negligence. Talk to a local injury lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and...
Q: Do i have a case?
1 Answer | Asked in Products Liability for Michigan on Nov 24, 2014
Answered on Aug 28, 2015
Adam Studnicki's answer
Talk to local lemon law or consumer protection lawyer.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage you to consult with a local lawyer to get...
Q: Are there any laws in Colorado defining what a bouncer may do to remove a patron from a bar?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Aug 28, 2015
Answered on Aug 28, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
She struck the bouncer. You know only what your daughter has told you, right? Too much chance for misperception of facts when you do that. If the police had been called, she probably would have gone to jail instead of just being kicked out of the bar. I guess you want to know whether your daughter can sue the bar. There probably are not any laws governing this, as you ask. But I do not practice law there, just FL.
Q: For serving divorce summons there is conflicting information. It says I can not serve my spouse the summons but then it
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
No, it appears that you don\'t have to get her formally served with process if she will sign the acknowledgment of service.
Q: I was placed in jail because the judge said i smiled in her court. I was acused of A&B. No one ever ask me what happen.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 23, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
HIre an attorney, a private one who practices criminal defense in the area.
Q: Neighbor threatened me, her friend took pics of myself and family member. I tell police cheif he say i cant do nothing
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 23, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Can\'t do nothing means that you can do something. So, do something. The cops are the ones who make the initial investigation, perhaps you should go over even the chief of police\'s head to his supervisor.
Q: If I was to have sex with my 16 year old girlfriend myself being 18 in Michigan are there legal reprocutions?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 23, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
The age of consent in Michigan is 16. But that does not mean that you cannot be prosecuted for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. It depends upon the facts, and all you gave was a few.
Q: My daughter's ex boyfriend put my parents remains on the porch. He had ripped the top off one of them Is that legal?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 25, 2015
Answered on Aug 25, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
This sounds like it might be criminal mishcief.
Q: How much time can a person whos in probation get if this is his second offense domestic violence
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 28, 2015
Answered on Aug 25, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
We can\'t answer this question, you did not tell us what you are on probation for. Generally, when someone violates probation they can be facing the original amount of time that they were facing before being put on probation.
Q: I am America book has trademarked "I am America" however that's the name of my company, am I allowed use it on merch?
Adam Studnicki's answer
A company name may or may not be a trademark. The nature and extent of the other trademark(s) should be examined. Trademark questions like this are fact-specific. A local trademark lawyer can review and advise.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal...
Q: My # 1 question is What are the exceptions to spoucel ( I think I mis spelled it ) privlage?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Aug 20, 2015
Answered on Aug 21, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You have given nowhere near enough information for a meaningful answer except to speak with your attorney or hire one for this matter.
Q: Quit working for a correctional facility now I just found out that I will be charged with a crime.please help
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Jul 31, 2015
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Instead of asking why you were charged, at this stage, you need to hire a local criminal defense attorney, who will investigate all the facts and circumstances and be able to tell you why you were charged.
Q: Can I file a lawsuit against my bank for emotional and psychological pain & closing my account w/o notifying me?
1 Answer | Asked in Injury Law for Michigan on Jul 29, 2015
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
Adam Studnicki's answer
More information is needed to asses. Talk to a local injury lawyer. The consultation is free.
Please Take Notice: I am not your lawyer unless we enter into an engagement agreement in writing. This is general information that is given for legal education only. It is not legal advice, and it may not work for your specific situation. It is impossible to evaluate a legal problem without a comprehensive consultation and review of all the relevant facts and documents. I strongly encourage...
Q: is it legal for the judge to revoke a pr bond for no apparent reason just after i excercise my right to run my prelim?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Aug 4, 2015
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Not enough facts given here. So, the answer is probably.
Q: is the violation of my fourth amendment right cause for dismissal in a criminal case in michigan?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Aug 4, 2015
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
You are putting the cart before the horse. The evidence siezed in a search which is ruled to violate the 4th amendment is then suppressed. At that stage the state does not have the evidence, and the case is dismissed by them. When you have a legal question like this, it is always best to go see a criminal defense attorney. Posting questions online does not always work because an attorney needs to know all of the facts and circumstances surrounding the question. One of the exceptions to support...
Q: thank you for your reply. there were no signs posted at all and the fence and door to get into the school were open.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on Aug 13, 2015
Answered on Aug 19, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
There might be another statute on trespassing in a construction zone. Go see a local criminal defense attorney on this matter.