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Criminal Law FAQs – Assault and Battery
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Assault and BatteryAccording to Michigan State Law, Assault and Battery are distinct but often related offenses. There isn't one single statute that explicitly defines both terms together. Instead, their definitions have evolved through...
Other Bodily Fluid House Hearing – HB-4391- Update 5-22-25
Michigan House HearingHB-4391 Saliva Test Update 5-22-25Watch the hearing or read the summary.Click here or image below to see videoFYI: Marijuana although voted to be legalized is still classified as a controlled substance in the State of Michigan and Federally. More...
Criminal Law FAQs – Marijuana Offenses
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Marijuana OffensesFAQ 1: Is recreational marijuana legal in Michigan? Answer: Yes, recreational marijuana is legal for adults 21 and over in Michigan. However, there are restrictions on possession, use in public places, and driving under...
Criminal Law FAQs – Operating While Intoxicated (DUI – OWI)
Michigan Criminal Laws FAQs Drunk Driving (Operating While Intoxicated - OWI)FAQ 1: What is the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Michigan? Answer: In Michigan, the legal BAC limit for operating a vehicle is 0.08% for individuals 21 years of age or older. For...
The Case of Cannarbor -v- The Michigan Dept of Treasury
Nice Try...This case centered on the disagreement between Cannarbor, Inc., a medical marijuana provisioning center operating in Michigan, and the Michigan Department of Treasury concerning the obligation to collect sales tax on the retail sale of medical marijuana....
Legal Tip – Driving High on Cannabis in Michigan
Driving under the influence of cannabis is illegal and carries serious consequences in Michigan.We have fought and won many cases from the District Courts, Circuit Courts, Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court through out the State of Michigan. We have also fought...
Michigan House Bill NO. 4391
It may just be easier to collect and analyze tears.This legislation seeks to integrate saliva testing for cannabis within law enforcement procedures, designating a refusal to participate in this testing as a criminal offense, similar to the penalties imposed for...
Legal Tip – Your Rights During a DUI Stop in Michigan
Komorn Law - Quick Legal TipsLegal Tip: Understanding Your Rights During a DUI Stop in Michigan A DUI stop can be stressful, but knowing your rights is crucial. You have the right to remain silent. You are not obligated to answer questions beyond basic identification....
How to create and share a Dropbox link
Simplified Sender and Receiver Dropbox Share Instructions to Someone NOT on your Team. Don't get caught up in another license or give access to your whole box by mistake.Dropbox Sender Share Instructions Log into your Dropbox account Hover over the file or folder...
Smell of marijuana no longer legal grounds for search
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the smell of marijuana alone is no longer sufficient probable cause for police to conduct a warrantless search of a vehicle. This decision overturns a previous precedent where the odor of marijuana was considered enough...
Michigan Forfeiture News Articles
Can the police sieze your belongings and hold it without charging you with a crime?Civil asset forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement agencies in Michigan to seize property they suspect is connected to criminal activity, even if the owner hasn't...
What Happens When the Government Takes Your Property?
Can the police sieze your belongings and hold it without charging you with a crime?Forfeiture laws in Michigan allow the government to seize property – like cash, cars, or even houses – if they believe it was involved in a crime. This can happen even if the owner...
Defending Against Criminal Sex Charges
Defense against false accusations of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in MichiganDefending against a false accusation of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in Michigan is a serious matter and requires a well-prepared legal strategy. Here are several steps you should take to...
Forfeiture without Criminal Charges
Can the police seize your belongings and hold it without charging you with a crime?Read the summary below and watch Attorney Michael Komorn in the Court of Appeals.Summary of "Ruben Delgado v. Michigan State Police": This case was filed in the Jackson County Circuit...
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) – Michigan
Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in Michigan: Definitions, Penalties, and Legal References.Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) is a set of laws in Michigan that define and penalize various forms of sexual offenses. These laws are categorized into four degrees, with each degree...
23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and your data is?
As of Friday 3/28/25, the firm’s shares were worth less than a dollar.If you are charged with a crime you're part of the State of Michigan family now. Call us - Because you don't want to be a part of that family. Komorn Law (248) 357-2550Genetic testing service...
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Court of Appeals Ruling of State Anti-Terror Statute
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Court of Appeals Ruling, Temporarily Preserves State Anti-Terror StatuteIf you are charged with a crime you're part of the State of Michigan family now. Call us - Because you don't want to be a part of that family. Komorn Law (248)...
Free Speech, Terror and Michigan Law
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Court of Appeals Ruling, Temporarily Preserves State Anti-Terror StatuteIf you are charged with a crime you're part of the State of Michigan family now. Call us - Because you don't want to be a part of that family. Komorn Law (248)...