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Under the Michigan Lemon Law, you may be entitled to a replacement or refund if:
1) Your vehicle was subject to 4 repair attempts; or
2) Your vehicle was 30 business days out of service
If any of the above occurs during the warranty period, you may be driving a lemon! 🍋
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Eid Mubarak to all those observing! May you be showered with many blessings at the conclusion of a beautiful month!
Under Michigan Law, drivers could be entitled to compensation if their vehicle’s defect, or non-conformity, was not corrected during the warranty period.
If your vehicle was subject to 4 repair attempts or was 30 business days out of service, you have be driving a lemon! 🍋
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Under Michigan Law, piercing the corporate veil is when an individual shareholder will become liable for the debts or harm that imposed suffering to a 3rd party.
Meaning, the shareholder used the LLC or corporation as an instrument to fulfill their personal uses or business ventures. And as a result, a 3rd party suffered harm snd was injured.
There are three elements in order to pierce the corporate veil:
1) You must prove there was an injustice or fraud
2) You must provide there was an injury or haram, and:
3) You must prove that the LLC or corporation was used an instrument
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Happy Presidents’ Day! A beautiful day to reflect on the importance of leadership, strength, and collaboration.
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Conspiracy is an agreement between two or more to commit an illegal crime with the specific intent to achieve the crime’s objective along with an overt act in furtherance of the crime.
An agreement to commit the crime is only needed for conviction. The completion of the crime is insufficient. Even if you withdraw your intention, you will still be held liable for agreeing to commit an illegal crime.
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If you speak to someone who has agreed to a wiretap or some other form of electronic monitoring, you have no claim under the Fourth Amendment because you assumed the risk that the other party will not keep your conversations private.
Call today to learn more about your right to privacy and the exceptions under the Fourth Amendment.
An officer is permitted to make an arrest without a warrant if a felony or misdemeanor is committed in the officer’s presence. In addition, an officer can make an arrest if he or she has reasonable grounds, such as proximate cause, for making an arrest in public.
However, a warrant is required in order to make a lawful home arrest.
Call today to learn more on how best to protect your rights against unlawful arrests and searches.
A Will is not considered valid if any of the following are found:
1) Undue influence
2) Fraud
3) Duress
4) A prior revocation of the Will
For a Will to be valid, the testator must have capacity, intent, and proper ex*****on.
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An Islamic Marriage (Katb El-Kitab) without a valid marriage license is not recognized as a lawful marriage in the state of Michigan.
Therefore, in the event of divorce, you are vulnerable in forfeiting your rights to possible child support, spousal support, division of martial assets, equity, and other forms of relief.
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In the event of divorce, a Consent Judgment will avoid litigation. A Consent Judgment occurs whenever the parties are able to agree on all the issues such as child support, alimony, physical custody, division of marital assets, among others, that comply with all applicable statutes and court rules.
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In criminal proceedings, you are only entitled to a jury trial whenever jail time is possible. Otherwise, a jury trial will not be granted.
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A Lady Bird Deed helps ensure the safety of your home after your death. In addition, a Lady Bird deed provides the following benefits:
1) Allows you to maintain full control of your home throughout the duration of your life.
2) Allows you to change the listed beneficiary at any moment and for whatever reason.
3) Allows your beneficiary to inherit the home while avoiding probate court.
4) Prevents Medicaid creditors from estate recovery and potentially confiscating your home.
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Your 6th Amendment Right To Counsel attaches whenever you are formally charged, such as an indictment, and NOT upon arrest. Your right to counsel is offense specific, meaning, it only applies to the crimes which Defendant is formally charged with and not other others.
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A common law marriage exists whenever two people agree to cohabitate and present themselves as a married couple. Despite functioning as a married couple, a common law marriage is not recognized in Michigan.
Meaning, in the event of divorce, neither spouse will not be entitled to spousal support, equitable division of property, or other forms of relief. In order to be eligible for such, the marriage must be registered with a valid marriage license.
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What is Assault? And how is it different from Battery?
An Assault is an act done by Defendant that creates a reasonable apprehension or an attempted battery directed toward Plaintiff.
Reasonable apprehension is anything that can reasonably be seen as apprehension of harmful or offensive contact that is more than mere words. An attempted battery requires Defendant to have intended and attempted harmful or offensive contact but was unsuccessful, such as a “swing and a miss.”
Battery, however, requires an application of harmful or offensive contact done toward Plaintiff. Here, harmful is defined if it were to cause an actual injury, pain, or disfigurement. And offensive is defined by the standard of it being offensive to a reasonable person.
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In the event of divorce, the state of Michigan observes the Equitable Division of Marital Property system. Meaning, each spouse will take their separate property and the Court will equitably divide the marital property that was acquired during the marriage.
Separate property includes, but not limited to, inheritance, a gift specific to one party, property acquired before marriage, etc.
Marital property acquired during the marriage can include, but not limited to, pension, professional license or degree, stock, employment bonuses, employment benefits, etc.
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Although not being witnessed, a Holographic Will is still valid and enforceable so long the following are met:
1) The Will is dated
2) The Will is signed by the Testator; and
3) The material portions of the Will are in the Testator’s handwriting
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Under the 5th Amendment, an officer has the legal obligation to inform you of your Miranda Rights whenever you are subject to Custodial Interrogation.
Custodial interrogation is whenever you are being questioned by law enforcement after a person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his or her freedom to freely leave.
In such circumstances, you have the right to remain silent. Call today.
Prenuptial agreements are intended to serve as a method to distribute property upon divorce or death. In order to be valid and enforceable:
1) The language must be fair, reasonable, and equitable
2) Both parties must fully disclose their assets
3) It must be entered into voluntarily, in writing, and signed
4) They cannot anticipate or encourage divorce
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In the state of Michigan, a divorce will not be granted immediately if minor children are involved. Typically, a six-month waiting period will be observed from the time of submitting a complaint in order to allow the parties to make the required preparations and an opportunity for reconciliation. Call today for a consultation!
There are four methods to fully or partially revoke a Will:
1) A Physical Act: such as destroying, burning, or tearing of the Will.
2) By Writing: either by express language, or implied, such as the production of a second will that is inconsistent with the first.
3) By Law: such as divorce or family changes.
4) By Presumption: if the Will cannot be found and last believed to be in the Testator’s possession.
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Creating a Spendthrift Trust gives an independent trustee full authority to make decisions as to how the trust’s funds may be spent for the benefit of the beneficiary. It is intended to impose a restraint on the beneficiary’s ability to transfer or alienate the beneficial interest of the trust.
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By law, an officer does not have a legal duty to let you know that you can refuse consent whenever asked. If you voluntary give your consent, you can be held criminally liable for whatever the officer finds during his search. Know your rights and protect yourself. Call today!
If you are required to go before the District or Standing Committee as a result of your Character & Fitness application, do not make the mistake of going without representation. We have experienced counselors who can throughly walk you through the process and be a voice of strong advocacy during this emotionally difficult period. Call today for a consultation.
Under the 4th Amendment Automobile Exception, an officer has the right to search your automobile without a warrant so long the officer has probable cause and the search is within limit of the intended search. Call today to learn more about your rights!
Unlike a Will, having a Trust does not make you subject to Probate Court. Meaning, a Trust is immediately effective once it is established. Call today to learn how best to protect your assets!
For a Will to be valid, two individuals must sign within a reasonable time after witnessing:
1) The Testator sign the actual Will
2) Testator’s acknowledgment of his or her signature; or
3) Testator’s acknowledgement of the Will
Call today to learn more about Wills so that your assets are protected!
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