Recent content by elmuchoprez

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan This is a condo where about 50% own and 50% rent. Both me and my upstairs neighbor are owners, although he was recently foreclosed on. However, in Michigan he gets to remain in the unit for 6 additional months even after the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I've always been intrigued about how much of my DUI case is a matter of public record (ie. exactly how much information could an employer, for example, dig up). Apparently in Michigan a DUI stays on your criminal record for life. I've...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I live in a condo and I have a neighbor who has been a constant problem for various reasons. I recently found out that his place is being foreclosed on, which hopefully means this problem is in the middle of fixing itself. Anyway, the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I live in a 3 story apartment complex, with the upper two levels enjoying a small (~6'x6') balcony. I rarely make use of this balcony, but today it was quite warm and I decided to sit out there on a lawn chair with my laptop and finish...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I live on the middle floor of a three story condo. I was recently informed that there is an issue with my pipes and that when the shower runs, water is leaking into a closet of the unit below me and has caused some damage to drywall...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan I'm trying to clarify my understanding of the order of events that happens when a person is arrested for a DUI. I'd appreciate any help from people who know the legal process. 1) You are arrested under suspicion of DUI and taken into...

What is the name of your state? Michigan I'm trying to figure out if there is such a thing as an 'extreme' or 'aggravated' DUI charge in the state of Michigan (based on the BAC). Does anyone know? Thanks.

What is the name of your state? Michigan As I understand it, implied consent laws essentially dictate that a DUI suspect will either submit to a breathalyzer/blood test or will face automatic license suspension penalties. Do these penalties only apply if you refuse a breathalyzer at the...

What is the name of your state? Michigan I had a DUI about three-and-a-half years ago and now I'm considering doing some traveling abroad and wondering what sort of issues it will create. As far as the actual DUI, I took care of everything properly and as far as the courts are concerned...

What is the name of your state? Michigan. The michigan.gov website says the following: I assume that this most definitely means that by driving in Michigan I've consented to the breathalyzer test they give back at the station, but does it mean that I have also consented to the PBT in the...

What is the name of your state? Michigan Does anyone know if an employer who did not require drug testing upon hiring a person, can at some point require a drug test from that employee and then terminate them if they fail to provide the test? So basically, if my employer tells me to go get a...

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/Aug1999/081999/criminalclass4-081999.htm This is an insane article written back in 1999 that examines how the US legislature has been invoking constitutional privilege to get out of various traffic crimes. The article claims that in 1998, it was invoked 84 times...

By now, everyone who hangs around this board has probably seen a dozen posts by people who start off their story with, "I was pulled over and refused the breathalyzer." That's usually followed by a bunch of people telling them why they shouldn't have refused (I've probably read 50 cases like...

It seems to me that many people on this board have been convicted of a DUI in one form or another, so it should be a good place to ask: Were the penalties you faced effective AND fair? What I’m looking for are thing like: If you had a drinking problem, did going through the programs and...

What is the name of your state? Michigan My "issues" with the law happened about three years ago when I was 21. It was enough to wise me up pretty quick and I haven't had any issues since then. Anyway, back when it happened I was very concerned about my insurance rates sky-rocketing, but...