Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Blog

The United States Supreme Court Court case of Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts held that a laboratory report cannot be admitted into evidence without the lab technician testifying in person. The holding is based on the reasoning that the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment requires the lab technician testify in person. Facts of the Case Melendez-Diaz…

Have you been given a ticket for careless driving or been charged with reckless driving? The charges might sound similar but there are large differences. Careless Driving Careless driving is defined by the statute as driving in a careless or negligent manner likely to endanger any person or property, but without wantonness or recklessness. MCL…

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…

The Court of Appeals took up the issue of a person sleeping in a car and charged with drunk driving in the case People v. Solmonson. Defendant Solmonson was convicted at trial of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor, third offense, as well as driving on a suspended license and possession…

In the Michigan Supreme Court case of People v. Miller, the Court held that punishments for convictions for both operating while intoxicated and operating while intoxicated causing serious impairment of a body function violated the double jeopardy provision for multiple punishments. The legislature did not intend for there to be a person to receive multiple…

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 State of Montana v. Pinder, the Montana Supreme Court case took up the issue of whether a chemical inhaled to get high is a “drug” under the driving under the influence law. What Happened in the Case The facts of the case are simple. Mr. Pinder was arrested for driving while intoxicated by a…