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I live in Michigan. My sister-in-law recorded our FaceTime conversation without my consent and is sharing it with others, portraying me as "mean." Though I didn't say anything incriminating, I'm concerned she'll manipulate the recording to her advantage. I've asked her... View More 
answered on Mar 3, 2025
Under Michigan’s eavesdropping statute, a person can record their own conversations without obtaining the consent of all other participants.
This is sometimes called the “participant exception” to the eavesdropping statute.
Said a different way, a person in Michigan can record... View More
I was at a casino where I was told by a worker I would need to leave for 24 hours if I swore again after I made a comment about their games. I didn't swear again, but called the worker a "mean little troll." She claimed I used a bad word with "troll" and called the police.... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2025
Here's the thing everyone needs to understand: this isn't a TV show or movie; cops don't have to Mirandize you or even really explain anything to you. On the street (or in this case, in the casino) is not the time to plead your case.
You're probably right that there... View More
The police officer got a call that somebody was at somebodys house v who has a mistameanor bench warrant
answered on Jan 7, 2025
Impossible to determine without a complete review of the facts. Did someone allow the cop to enter? Where was everyone standing or sitting when the police first arrived? What was said and by whom? There are situations where this would be permissible, and other situations where it would not.... View More
How does one find out if the information about them in Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) is accurate?
answered on Dec 5, 2024
There is no way to publicly review it. LEIN gets its information from courts and other law enforcement agencies. IF there is an inaccurate entry, it must be corrected in the court reporting it.
Think of it like a credit report: Just like Equifax or whichever credit reporting agency... View More
I brought this complaint to the bureau my primary said I had a brain tumor two times and my neurosurgeon clearly states I never had one but the bureau refuses to take any action
answered on Dec 3, 2024
MCL 750.492a pertains to placing misleading or inaccurate information in medical records or chart. Subsection (4) provides that violation of this statute does not give rise to a civil cause of action for damages. However, if LARA BPL has chosen not to take action, you may try reaching out to the... View More
I requested to remain anonymous due to the fact I would be retaliated against if the offender found out I was the reporter, I spoke to law enforcement and they reassured me MULTIPLE times I would be anonymous and my name would be withheld from the public records and upon receiving a copy of the... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2024
I don't think MCL 15.243 protects you here. You're requesting a copy of a report made upon your complaint. If this relates to a criminal allegation, I don't see how you could remain anonymous, unless you reported this through Silent Observer.
Think about it from the other... View More
Im in the process of making a memorial video of my son who passed away in 2020.I will be filming the city where he lived and worked(outside of building only).I have obtained permission.One part of this is that I will be filming coming into the city where peoples cars are present as well as people... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Your plan sounds okay. Generally, you may film anyone or anything in public. As long as you're not misrepresenting what you are capturing (e.g., implying that a business shown was involved when it was not; implying that a person walking down the street is a prostitute or drug dealer, ect.),... View More
The morgue claims to have taken the body from the hospital, however their records state the body was at the morgue the following day.
answered on Oct 7, 2024
Do you have an exact timeline? It would not be uncommon for the transfer to have occurred in the overnight hours, or for the hospital to have kept the body until the next day. I'm unsure where else the body would have been transferred to between the hospital and morgue except maybe an off-site... View More
Im just trying to understand how the court system works.
answered on Sep 15, 2024
Don't feel bad: a lot of attorneys and judges get confused about the court system, rules, and procedures.
Here is a 10,000-feet overview of the court system: you can break the court system down into two parts - civil and criminal. Criminal court is when you are alleged to have... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2024
Who do you want to be protected and anonymous to? As indicated by another attorney, there are ways to file, and certain types of actions, that could keep your identity effectively "under seal" - meaning not part of the public record. However, it's unlikely you'll be able to... View More
Long story short I went thru kfc drive thru a was charged double. The manager slam the window in my face and said no refunds. I left a filed a complaint to kfc corporate. 3 weeks go by and I have 4 miss calls so I pick up the phone. It’s the girl who slam the window calling me from her personal... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2024
Certainly legal. KFC never expressed to you that the information you provided them as part of your complaint would be kept confidential. Is it the right thing to do? That's a different question that the law can't answer. If this employee now uses this information to harass or threaten... View More
I was lodged at a correctional facility for 6 days past my court date. They didnt even know I was locked up. They put a bench warrant out while I was incarcerated sitting at their jail waiting to be called up to court. It wasnt until I sent multiple letters to the Sargent when they realized their... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2024
Unless you are in federal custody facing a federal charge, that statute you cite is of no use to you. What sort of court date did you miss? Unless it was a trial date or a preliminary examination date, there's probably not much in way of remedy for this.
The 4th amendment protects us from the government asking us personal questions such as this. This exact question, "are you a US citizen?," was blocked from the most recent census. We are required by law to complete the jury questionnaire, however, I have not committed a crime so my... View More
answered on Jul 30, 2024
I think the 5th Amendment is more on point with the concern addressed by your question. That said, sometimes you need to think of Constitutional rights as a balancing act between us individuals and the government. And more often, the Constitutional language itself provides clues as to how we... View More
One situation was picked up by the state with criminal charges that were dismissed on the first day of trial due to the children and I not being present. (we were informed by Voices for Children the evening before that court was adjourned- this was untrue- court proceeded the following morning).... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're in a difficult situation regarding visitation and child safety concerns. Here's some general information that may be helpful, but please note this isn't legal advice:
1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of any incidents, CPS involvement, and lack... View More
I was forced to transfer to a larger site with no pay increases at the beginning of May with one days notice. The staff at the site was calling me racially charged names and had gotten into altercations with each other that included guns. All these things were reported to my supervisor. Nothing was... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. If your employer is claiming you voluntarily resigned when you did not, this could be a serious misrepresentation of your employment status. It's important to document all communications and incidents, including emails and reports you made to your... View More
All my previously served cases! Even when there's a picture of the defendant reading his court papers! Does judge was a prosecuting attorney for my nephew's case in 2007 We disagreed he and I. I have lost everything since he basically ostracized me from the court I can serve civil and... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
The court cannot tell you you are not able to serve papers as a legally competent adult who is not otherwise a party to the action. In other words, you are free to be a process server. What they can do and say is that you are no longer an appointed court officer. In most jurisdictions, that's... View More
All my previously served cases! Even when there's a picture of the defendant reading his court papers! Does judge was a prosecuting attorney for my nephew's case in 2007 We disagreed he and I. I have lost everything since he basically ostracized me from the court I can serve civil and... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
It sounds like you're facing a difficult and unfair situation with the 60th District Court. If the judge dismissed your cases improperly and there's evidence being ignored, it might be time to seek legal counsel to help navigate this complex issue. A lawyer can assist you in understanding... View More
Was taken to jail on a false arrest the officers did a search and found my gun that wasn't registered and they confinescated it and seized my property then when i asked to get my property back they wouldn't give it back.. I'm not a felon never had a violent offense but they took my... View More
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're in a complex legal situation regarding the confiscation of your firearm and potential violations of your constitutional rights. I can offer some general information that may be helpful:
1. Warrant dismissal: If the warrant was dismissed, this could potentially... View More
Was taken to jail on a false arrest the officers did a search and found my gun that wasn't registered and they confinescated it and seized my property then when i asked to get my property back they wouldn't give it back.. I'm not a felon never had a violent offense but they took my... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
Hate to break it to you, but your issue begins and ends with you taking a plea. You're not getting that firearm back. All the possible defenses you raised here - constitutional violations - should have been raised and litigated before the plea.
Are background investigators w/ police agencies allowed to share the information collected and or they found out about you, to friends and or co-workers? I understand they share the info w/ other agencies. Reason is, In 2018, when I was 16 my phone was taken by police and they requested a search... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
Background investigators with police agencies have strict guidelines regarding the sharing of information they collect. They are typically required to maintain confidentiality and only share information with authorized personnel or other agencies as part of their official duties. Sharing sensitive... View More
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