Contact McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane at 616-426-9609
Contact McDonald Pierangeli Macfarlane at
616-426-9609
Terms like "intellectual disabilities," "developmentally disabled," and "intellectually impaired" are all used to describe people who have various cognitive problems that affect their communication skills, social skills and mental acuity. Just like the people who have...
An autoimmune disease is a medical condition in which the body stops distinguishing between its native and foreign cells. There's been an uptick in discussions in recent years among medical professionals about the more than 80 autoimmune diseases. Some common...
If you’re living with a disability and would like to get benefits to help support yourself, then you may ask if you can still work while receiving Social Security Disability (SSD). The short answer is, “It depends.” Are you performing any substantial gainful activity?...
It was not so very long ago that a diagnosis of HIV+ was a literal death sentence. But with the advances in treatment over the past few decades, HIV+ patients are now able to manage their disease, much like diabetics do. So, what does that entail for those HIV/AIDS...
If you have lost your source of income or are just struggling financially, the temptation to shoplift a few essential items for your family can seem pretty tempting. Yet being caught could lead to jail time, which will make your situation even more challenging. A...
Operating a vehicle while intoxicated is the same as inviting trouble into your life. Police throughout the state are on the lookout for anyone who appears to be driving under the influence, so they won’t hesitate to pull you over to learn more. Knowing what to expect...
Drivers in Michigan can have the state suspend their license for a range of reasons. Some people will face a license suspension because they got arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Others will face a suspension because they had a non-driving...
Ideally, you should always carry your driver's license with you whenever you are behind the wheel. This way, in the unlikely event that a law enforcement official pulls you over, you can show that you have a valid license, and you have the right to be driving....
Most people believe that assault and battery charges are all the same. After all, assault is just what the term says — one person physically attacking or assaulting another, right? Unfortunately, it is not that simple in most cases involving assault. For example,...
When Michigan passed laws to allow recreational marijuana use in 2018, it came as a great relief for many people. Legal use of a commonly and widely used recreational and medicinal substance without landing in jail is significant. However, there are limits as to how...
