Trial Court Correctly Extended PPO On Its Own Motion
The trial court properly extended – on its own motion – the duration of a personal protection order (PPO) after finding the respondent guilty of criminal contempt for violating the PPO, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Constitutional Standard Adopted For Indigent Defendants’ Requests For Expert Witness Funds
In People v Kennedy, a unanimous Michigan SCT held that the constitutional standard, which has already been adopted by the federal courts and most states, is the controlling law.