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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: I'm charge with unlawful use of a moter vehicle my daughter gave me permission to use it and it was stolen from me how c

How can I be charged

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 25, 2021

This may sound stupid and harkens to the age-old computer advice to make sure you turned power on: did your daughter have ownership or authority over the vehicle sufficient to give you permission to use it? In other words, who owned the vehicle? If she doesn't, then she can't give you... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: after going to prelimanary hearing how many days before status confrence is held
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 25, 2021

Traditionally 42 days. These days? Could be more or less than 42 days. If you are not in custody, your case may proceed slower than those who are in custody.

A status conference is not something you want to rush into. All it is is a conference to determine whether you will plea or go to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: My son is keeping all my property and won't give it to me. I was living there but left what can I do

I lived there for 4 months but my son is violent, controlling and he didn't kick me out but it wasn't going to be good if I went back. I've asked for 3 days for my stuff, in person and text but still won't give it to me. In our town the cops don't arrest him and he does... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 24, 2021

File a claim and delivery action in court. And even though it's your son, you still possibly have tenant rights that you could seek the advice of an attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: on parole and arrested but not charged can you be held in violation if the same crime?

If a person on parole was arrested for a crime, and the case dismissed in prelims, meaning he was never formally charged with that crime, can he be held in violation of that same crime. Even though he was never actually charged let alone found guilty of it?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 23, 2021

Possible. A parole violation doesn't require criminal charges or a finding of guilt.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce and Child Custody for Michigan on
Q: I was picking up my sister for my dad and my mom called the cops on me for trespassing.

I have kind of a complicated situation. My dad asked me to pick up my sister for him from my mom's house. My mom is not a fan of me or my dad. Her and her husband came out and started screaming at me that I was not welcome and to get off their driveway while leaning into my car. I asked if I... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Likely, they were blowing smoke. But in the future, you need to tell your dad that unless he is able to get an agreement or a court order authorizing you to pick up your sister from mom for parenting time, he needs to do it. Obviously it's a volatile situation, and you shouldn't be placed... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Michigan on
Q: How do I find a case
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Depends on if you are looking for a current or old case. If a current case, contact the court where you believe the case is pending and ask them for details. If an old case, you may want to visit your local library or look into free case search systems on the internet.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Michigan on
Q: What if my ex husband moves out of state Without adjusting the agreement with friend of the court?

How long until I can file abandonment if he doesn't come back for her? What can I do if he takes her to a different state and doesn't bring her back?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Assuming the child is considered in your judgment of divorce, movement of the child is subject to the court's jurisdiction. Generally, neither parent may move a child more than 100 miles or across state lines without the court's permission.

If you ex were to move the child to a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: Is the side note for speedy trial rights that charges being filed within 30 days of arrest differ by state ?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Not sure of the exact nature of your question. Speedy trial rights are different than the timeline between arrest and charges. And it is true that you cannot be held for very long without any charges.

It is not uncommon - especially in serious crimes - for someone to be arrested or...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Michigan on
Q: My husband was arrested for a warrant from florida. The judge has giving Florida 20 to pick him up. If not what happens?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Interstate extradition is complex. But if what your husband is accused of doing in Florida is serious enough to trigger a nationwide warrant, you should expect Florida will carry through and extradite him. There are many exceptions to the timeline, so don't think that if he sits for 20 days... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law for Michigan on
Q: Can a motion be filed for a labor relation suit under 25k be transferred to a court of competent jurisdiction?

The case is under 25k of the jurisdiction limit of the circuit court and I would like to know if it can be transferred instead of being dismissed?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

Seek an attorney. Civil law is not intuitive - there are a lot of rules and procedures you need to follow just like an attorney; you cannot succeed on merit alone. And it's not about being competent: lawyers spend years in school, and even longer in practice mastering all the rules and... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Michigan on
Q: The mother of my child Is very uncooperative

The mother of my son name is Cassandra, she has 2 children David is her oldest son he is 6 now. The child we have together is 2 years old now, His name is Liam. Cassandra and I was in the room talking December 2018, with the door open and David was In the living room playing with his toys. He never... Read more »

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers answered on Aug 21, 2021

It's unnecessary an inappropriate to mention full names on a public forum like that. But it sounds like you may need to file a motion with the court where the mother and children live. Since you are the father to only the two year old, that's the only child the court can consider.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law for Michigan on
Q: Do I have recourse in the matter below?

I co-signed for auto loan.

Prior to notifying me of any delinquency, or getting permission to do so, bank took payment from my account. My credit score subsequently dropped. I would have paid had I known.

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow answered on Aug 20, 2021

There is not enough information.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: If no signed lease agreement in dundee Michigan . Can I evict them with 30 days notice or sooner with no lease
Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow answered on Aug 20, 2021

Not sooner than 30 days (notice before the end of the pay period), unless certain rules apply. And there might be some reasons you cannot evict them with 30 days notice before the end of the pay period.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Michigan on
Q: Arbitrator Judge awarded amount, reheard, raised it 3 times, now it will go to Circuit Ct to increase. What do we do?

We went to trial in Arbitration and the Judge awarded the plaintiff an amount. Then Plaintiff took it to rehear and the award amount was raised 3 times, the judge recognizing their attorney fees but not recognizing ours. Even so, now they will take it to Circuit Court to increase this award even... Read more »

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow answered on Aug 20, 2021

Maybe. You can contact an attorney, although it reads like you have counsel.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Michigan on
Q: signed my lease 14 days ago the landlord is now saying I have 7 days to vacate I've paid my deposit and first month's re

I was an employee for this property company who rented the apartment to me was in fired have since found another job but they are still trying to evict me

Michael Zamzow
Michael Zamzow answered on Aug 20, 2021

You'll probably need to contact an attorney, run a conflict check to make sure they don't represent the landlord first. With out more information it's not possible for me to say definitively one way or the other.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Michigan on
Q: Hello, I have a quick question after a bit of background:

We live in Michigan, and my wifes father who lives in Arizona recently passed away. He was living with a domestic partner but they were never legally married. And all that we know of is that the house was recently transferred into the partners name but nothing else was, (to our knowledge)... Read more »

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi answered on Aug 19, 2021

Each state’s laws are subtly different. You need the advice of an Arizona lawyer to determine what you can expect and what you must do.

You may or may not need to travel to AZ but you WILL need local help there to insure you proceed properly.

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3 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan on
Q: How do I get a seller disclosure on a property I closed on?

How do I get a seller disclosure on a property I closed on?

Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi answered on Aug 18, 2021

You are supposed to receive the seller’s disclosure statement at the time of (or shortly after) the OFFER is made.

It should also be in the closing packet of documents you received. Did you have an attorney review the paperwork?

Without that attorney review, you may not know...
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2 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for Michigan on
Q: Is pregnancy complications a good reason to get my husband visit usa using humanitarian parole( i131)?

I am having issues with my pregnancy. High probability of syndrome. Can I request my husband to come by filing humanitarian parole?

Kyndra L Mulder
Kyndra L Mulder answered on Aug 18, 2021

You can make the request but it is not likely to be granted.

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2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Michigan on
Q: how does the patron act work. how can to force other land owners to sell ground?
Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi answered on Aug 17, 2021

The "Patron Act"? As far as I know, there is no such thing. What are you trying to do? Force the sale of land owned jointly or compel the sale of land in some other way? Without specific facts, it really isn't possible to answer your question.

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1 Answer | Asked in Intellectual Property for Michigan on
Q: I am looking for advice on an Intellectual Property Infringement issue.

I got an Intellectual Property Infringement claim against us on our Etsy store for using photos sent in from customers that contained Gibson guitars. Gibson filed the claim and had our listings deactivated on etsy. I am working with them to get this resolved but I was wondering if I was to blur out... Read more »

Marcos Garciaacosta
Marcos Garciaacosta answered on Aug 17, 2021

No, if it is a picture created by somebody else, you can not use it.

You are better off getting a no-brand guitar, take your own pictures.

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