ByMatthew BenedictIn this video, I discuss SCAO CC 320 domestic relations verified financial information form. In 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court made some changes to divorce litigation in Michigan. First, the number of interrogatories an attorney may use was limited to 35 questions. Second, the litigants must complete the domestic relations verified financial information form soon…
ByMatthew BenedictIn this video, I discuss how a Michigan resident can be charged with domestic violence where the victim has no physical injury. I receive a lot of calls from people and they say to me, “No one was hurt, how can they charge me with a DV?” Or I will hear, “I didn’t lay a…
ByMatthew BenedictDriving with an ignition interlock device or BAIID can be challenging. The driver may not appreciate how fragile their new driving privileges really are. It’s important to have an idea about what problems may arise with an interlock device installed in your automobile. I made this short list of advice for my clients. Then I…
ByMatthew BenedictBelow is a short video to help people understand the most common plea offer for a Domestic Violence 1st offense in Michigan. I received two calls recently from people asking me to help them decide if they should take this plea deal. The video discusses MCL 769.4a and how it works, and some of the…
ByMatthew BenedictI am a firearm rights restoration attorney in Michigan. In this article, I will discuss some of the reasons why I work so hard on these cases. There are some characteristics of a gun rights restoration case that are not immediately apparent to people filing a petition on their own or to attorneys who don’t…
ByMatthew BenedictCriminal sentencing in Michigan is when the judge renders a sentence upon a criminal law defendant after a verdict or a guilty plea. The criminal sentencing hearing, or just sentencing hearing, typically occurs a few weeks after a trial or plea hearing. Depending on the crime, a lot of work must be completed before sentencing….
ByMatthew BenedictThe random retest sometimes called a “rolling retest,” is a breath alcohol test for people that have a restricted license which requires a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) installed in their automobile. The random test is a test that will happen after the driver performs a “Start-up” test. Most BAIID manufacturers disclose that a…
ByMatthew BenedictCarrying a concealed weapon is a felony in Michigan. This charge and a typical court plea for this charge can create an unusual firearm disability for the offender. In this article, I will discuss how an often used pretrial negotiation plea can cause a firearm disability. Carrying Concealed Weapon Felony (CCW) under MCL 750.227 The…
ByMatthew BenedictThis article will discuss how an attorney evaluates a potential client and how to find a loan for legal fees. How Attorneys Evaluate a Potential Client for Contract Advance or Retainer Some attorneys call it a retainer, others call it an advance on legal services, it’s all the same, this is an initial deposit with…
ByMatthew BenedictA personal protection order or PPO in Michigan is nothing to dismiss as minimal. There are ways to beat a PPO filed against you. In this article, I will discuss three ways to defeat a PPO in court. Ex Parte PPO in Michigan The Petitioner will use a form. This form is called a Petition…
