The law put in place three years ago by Gov. Snyder and the Michigan Legislature allows motorcyclists to decide for themselves whether or not to wear a helmet as long as they meet certain conditions. Though many motorcyclists love the feeling of freedom this gives them and enjoy the right to choose, the Motorcycle SafetyRead More
General News
New Year Means New Laws in 2016
New Year’s always brings new laws to the State of Michigan. Harris Law has put together a list of the new laws that will be going into effect this year. Hard copies of proof of insurance will no longer be needed when drivers are pulled over. Drivers will now be permitted to show proof electronicallyRead More
Big Changes in Michigan’s Concealed Carry Process
Under the new law signed by Governor Rick Snyder, gun boards will no longer be involved in the process of obtaining a concealed carry permit. The new law is part of an effort to speed up the process and make it easier for those applying. The three member boards made up of prosecutors and countyRead More
Is My Record Really Expunged?
Michigan laws have relaxed in 2015 regarding criminal expungement. You may be eligible in certain cases to have a criminal conviction erased from public records. Having a clean slate on your public arrest record can be very beneficial for a number of reasons. Many applications for work, college, public assistance and even grant money, willRead More
Driver Responsibility Fees Going Away
As we mentioned in our previous article in July, some of the most significant changes in Michigan laws this year are those relating to driver responsibilities. In September 2013, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation allowing drivers with unpaid driver responsibility fees to settle their debt with community service. In June 2014, Snyder signed legislation toRead More
Is 80 MPH to Fast for Michigan Freeways?
Michigan lawmakers are exploring the possibility of raising the speed limit to 80 miles per hour on rural freeways. The legislation to consider increasing the speed limit on rural freeways from 70 to 80 is once again being introduced to the Michigan House. The proposal was denied in 2014, but is once again making newsRead More
What is ABLE and what does it mean for your special needs family member?
The ABLE Act, also called “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Act, was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on Dec. 19, 2014. This act will allow people with disabilities, who became disabled before they turned 26, to set aside up to $14,000 a year in tax-free savings, while still protecting eligibility for federalRead More
Entrapment Versus a Trap
You have likely heard it before, a suspect of a crime is captured doing something illegal by undercover police officers. Is this entrapment? The short answer is, it depends. When dealing with difficult cases, police often utilize undercover officers to catch the alleged offender doing something illegal. While this type of action is legal inRead More
Five Facts About Divorce in Michigan
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there were almost 55,400 divorces in 2013 in the State of Michigan alone. Another 2.1 million couples divorced in 2013, in states across the country. For most, this is a new experience, painful and often overwhelming. The process is often made more difficult by theRead More
Do Not Fail to Appear in Michigan
Many people choose to ignore a situation, simply hoping that it will just go away. This is never a good idea, but when it is regarding a court case, it could lead to jail time and additional charges, making an already bad situation, much worse. In the State of Michigan, if you are charged withRead More