Disorderly Conduct Offenses at the 52-4 District Court in Troy, Michigan The following is a list of Disorderly Conduct Ordinance violations that are handled by the Troy City Attorney against individuals. For violations of this local ordinance, contact Hilf & Hilf, PLC for help from experienced criminal defense lawyers. 98.05.01 Trespass by…
Drug Offenses at the 52-4 District Court in Troy, Michigan The following is a list of Drug Ordindance violations that are handled by the Troy City Attorney: 98.11.01 Possession or Use of Marijuana. No person shall knowingly or intentionally possess or use marijuana except as authorized by state law. A…
The following are the requirements for operating a massage parlor in the city of Troy, Michigan. For violations of this ordinance, contact Hilf & Hilf, PLC for help from experienced lawyers. Chapter 98-A – Massage Facility License 1. Definitions: For the purpose of the provisions of this Chapter, the following words and…
Several years ago there was a call in Michigan and throughout the United States to reform the Court appointed attorney and public defender system. Since the economic meltdown that resulted in a lower tax base for local, state, and Federal governments, that call has largely been forgotten. Even without the…
In Michigan Welfare Fraud can have several possible criminal consequences: It is a crime under MCL 400.60 for a person to make a false statement, false representation, false impersonation, or otherwise to commit a fraud (or aid and abet in the commission of a fraud) to obtain assistance or relief which…
Gross Indecency basically involves a sexual act between 2 or more persons in a public place, or in a location where a member of the public could have been exposed to or viewed the sexual act. Locations such as a rest stop, a public bathroom, a public park, and in a private…
There are a number of criminal offenses in Michigan related to Animal Fighting, Animal Neglect and Animal Cruelty. An “animal” is broadly defined by Michigan law as a vertebrate other than a human. Hence, these crimes can involve just about any type of animal. Animal Fighting Offenses Any of the following offenses…
A polygraph examination (which is also known as a lie detector test) is used by law enforcement officers for a variety of reasons. Although many studies place the accuracy of polygraph tests at around 90% if the right protocol is employed, the results of a polygraph are not admissible in…
In Michigan, a person who assaults an individual without a weapon and inflicts serious or aggravated injury, without intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than murder, can be charged with a misdemeanor offense called Aggravated Assault. Aggravated Assault is a misdemeanor offense that carries a…
Can A Police Officer Arrest Me Without Evidence? A determination needs to be made by a police officer that there is probable cause in order to make an arrest. Probable (or reasonable) cause for an arrest exists when the facts are sufficient to cause a fair minded person of average…