Articles Posted in Criminal Law and Procedure

In Ypsilanti Township, it is a misdemeanor to own a pit bull that is not spayed or neutered. Exceptions to The Rule The prohibitions against unspayed or unneutered have some exceptions: This does not apply to pit bulls under the age of 16 weeks Pit bulls registered with the AKC or UKC and that appear…

There are criminal laws protecting law enforcement animals. This post provides an overview of the law and potential punishments for violations related to law enforcement animals. Illegal Acts under this Law A person shall not cause serious physical harm or intentionally kill a police horse, police dog, or a search and rescue dog. Doing so…

In the case of People v. Raper, the Court of Appeals discusses the interrogation aspect of custodial interrogation as it relates to Miranda warnings. The Facts The Defendant in this case was convicted at a jury trial of first degree murder, carjacking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The Defendant…

Knowledge is power and understanding the traffic laws helps avoid traffic tickets. Know how to deal with yellow lights? This article discusses the law regarding traffic and yellow lights. Steady Yellow Lights A steady yellow means a solid yellow light, as opposed to a blinking yellow light. When you come to an intersection with a…

Canton Criminal Defense Attorney Located a short distance from Canton, ArborYpsi Law has represented hundreds of clients in the 35th District Court. Criminal Defense We represent clients on: Traffic Tickets Domestic Assaults Retail Fraud DUI & OWI ArborYpsi Law defends clients from DUI charges. Read our articles for more information. What To Do When Pulled…

In People v. Pace, the Court of Appeals discusses the criminal intent necessary for a conviction of a charge of moving violation causing serious impairment of a body function to another person. The Court concluded that a defendant must be negligent for a conviction, only that the defendant committed the moving violation. Basic Facts The…

The Michigan Court of Appeals case of People v. Jeffrey Williams analyzes the question of whether in the misdemeanor of indecent exposure an “open exposure” occurs when only the defendant witnesses the exposure. This blog article will break down that questions. Michigan Indecent Exposure Law In Michigan, it is a misdemeanor for any person to…

Super Drunk Driving Defined Courts and newspapers refer to “Super Drunk” driving and I am asked what is the definition of this crime. To be convicted of the crime of operating while intoxicated in Michigan a person must have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or over. However, when a person operating a vehicle…

In Michigan, it is against the law to possess a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue, unless the substance was obtained legally by a physician. MCL 333.7402 Possession of Narcotics and Cocaine A person in possession of a Schedule 1 or 2 narcotic drug or cocaine is subject to the following penalties, depending on the…

This article lists the Schedule 3 substances with brief descriptions. The article goes on to discuss the law surrounding possession and driving under the influence of a schedule 3 substances. What defines a Schedule 3 Substance? A Schedule 3 substance is a substance That has less potential for abuse than a schedule 1 or 2…