Category Archives: Kristen Guralczyk
Talking While Driving: The Law
In Michigan, it is legal for a person to talk on their cell phones while driving. However, just because it is legal, it doesn’t mean there isn’t potential for you to get in trouble. If a driver becomes distracted while … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Traffic Citations/Laws
Children On Motorcycles
You often hear about ages for children to ride in the front seat, or to be out of a car seat or booster seat while driving in a vehicle but what about when riding on a motorcycle? Believe it or … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Traffic Citations/Laws
MIchigan Seat Belt And Child Restraint Laws
With The Woodward Dream Cruise only a short while away, many older cars that were built without seatbelts will be appearing. Lots of families will be out cruising not just for the cruise but in the nice summer weather in … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Traffic Citations/Laws
Our Voice: What happened to Megan Roberts
Update: August 4, 2011 Robert Kelly’s attorney claims mental illness was the reason for beating. Read more here Update: Robert Brian Kelly was charged with first degree murder today, July 29 2011, in 52-3 district court. Read more here Update: Megan … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk
Michigan House Bill #4493
Turning 16 and getting a driver’s license is probably one of the most exciting times of an adolescent’s life, especially if they are one of the first of friends. Teens can’t wait to drive everywhere, take roads trips, or even … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Traffic Citations/Laws
The Michigan “Lemon Law”
Most people have heard of the “lemon law”. This law applies to cars that are constantly breaking, sometimes for no apparent reason and sometimes fresh from the dealership. In Michigan you are protected from this. Michigan has a lemon law … Continue reading
Filed under Business Laws, Kristen Guralczyk
Pulled over for driving the speed limit?
With the snow and sleet coming, everyone is dreading the horrible Michigan roads. Everyone screams at those who are going too slowly, and also at those who are going too fast. Obviously going above the speed limit can be dangerous … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Traffic Citations/Laws
Our Voice: The Working Law Student
When I tell most people that I am in law school I get the “Wow” response. Then when I tell them that I am working at a law firm too and I get the “Are you crazy?” response. When I … Continue reading
The Consequences of Shoplifting
If you get caught shoplifting you can be charged with a misdemeanor or a more seriously felony depending on the cost of the items you stole. In some situations, if it is a small amount and your first offense … Continue reading
Filed under Kristen Guralczyk, Larceny
Is It Illegal To Knowingly Pass On An STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)?
What if you engage in sexual intercourse with someone and later find out you received an STD, and even worse, that they knew they had it? Is it a crime? In Michigan, yes, however there are some exceptions. In Michigan, … Continue reading
Filed under Assault, Kristen Guralczyk
