Understanding the Rule of Completeness in Michigan Courts: MRE 106 In the pursuit of truth and ensuring fairness during legal proceedings, the Michigan Rules of Evidence (MRE) play a crucial role. One particular rule, MRE 106 (Completeness), safeguards against...
The Michigan Rules of Evidence are the rules adopted by the Michigan Supreme Court to govern evidentiary processes throughout Michigan’s judicial system. Occasionally, the Rules of Evidence require amendments or changes. You can access proposed and...
Michigan’s Rules of Evidence, established by the Supreme Court, dictate how evidence is presented and admitted in court proceedings. Rules 1001 through 1008, focusing on how written words, recordings, and photographs are treated as evidence. Rule 1001: Defining...
Rule 501. Privilege; General Rule. Privilege is governed by the common law, except as modified by statute or courtrule. Have your rights been violated?Have your driving priviledges been revoked?Has your professional license been suspended?Have you been charged with a...
The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. Organized crime, from the mafia to small-time money laundering schemes, often evades criminal...
