by Michael D. Hills | Jun 30, 2012 | Michigan Firearms Laws
Under Michigan and Federal law, a felony conviction will not allow a citizen to possess a firearm. However, MCL §28.424 does allow for the restoration of your rights in Michigan if the Concealed Weapons Licensing Board approves. This can be very misleading...
by Michael D. Hills | Jul 3, 2012 | Michigan Drunk Driving
Regarding the Secretary of State’s policy/law regarding super drunk and/or high BAC drunk driving convictions in Michigan. As we know if you have been convicted your driver’s license will be suspended for 45 days. After that 45 days you will be...
by Michael D. Hills | Oct 12, 2012 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
This past Sunday Governor Snyder signed Michigan’s Expanded License DWI/Ignition Interlock Bill. The details of the new standards are below. Changes to MAP-21, Section 1403(a)(2)(ii): MCLA 257.304 (4) A restricted license issued under subsection...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 19, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
The Michigan Court of Appeals decided the case of People v Anderson on October 5, 2012 and held that the affirmative defense of Section 8 of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26428 which follows the holding of People v. Kolanek...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 27, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On May 31, 2012, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case People v. Kolanek and clarified much of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”). The case was sent back to trial requiring an evidentiary hearing in order for the defendant to assert a...
