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What Is A Substance Abuse Evaluation?
What is a Substance Abuse Evaluation? A substance abuse evaluation is a counseling session performed by someone trained in substance abuse therapy. The professional will administer some paper and pencil tests to determine any related substance abuse thoughts and...
Caught Driving with a Suspended License in Michigan?
If you have a suspended or revoked license, you know that losing driving privileges has a huge impact on your daily life. Getting caught driving a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license in Michigan will result in a felony or misdemeanor charge. It will...
Reckless Driving vs. DUI: What’s the Difference?
Reckless Driving vs. DUI: What’s the Difference? Reckless driving in Michigan has many possible criminal charges, whether you’re under the influence of drugs/alcohol or not. However, there's a distinct difference between being charged with reckless driving and...
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped by the Victim?
Can a victim have domestic violence charges dropped? No. Once the prosecutor’s office has issued domestic assault or domestic battery charges, the victim has no authority over the case. Facing domestic violence charges? Has a personal protection order (PPO) or...
Diabetes and DUI Defense: How to Use This Defense
Most people don’t know diabetes is a valid DUI defense. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 50,000 Michiganders are diagnosed with both type 1 and type 2 Diabetes every year. Below, we outline how we use this defense to win for our clients....
How to Submit a Hardship Appeal After Refusing the Alcohol Breath Test
It’s a major inconvenience to be without a driver's license, and one our clients often encounter as a result of operating while intoxicated (OWI), also known as driving under the influence (DUI). If you're arrested for DUI, you'll be asked to take a breath test at...
How We Beat a Second DUI Offense
Josh* was charged with Second Offense - OWI. He was accused of operating his vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Two years prior, he received another OWI charge. This article covers how we beat a second DUI offense for our client, and why hiring a...
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Impact: What You Don’t Know
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) started as a grassroots movement and has turned into a massive nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating drunk driving, fighting drugged driving, supporting victims of these crimes, and preventing underage drinking. This...
Can You Smoke Marijuana Before Driving?
Can you smoke marijuana before driving? While it will always be illegal to smoke while you drive, the answer on smoking then driving is unfortunately more complicated than yes or no. Now that adult-use marijuana is legal in Michigan, many people are wondering how...
Can Men Be Victims of Domestic Violence?
Can Men Be Victims of Domestic Violence? When you hear domestic violence, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely a man physically abusing a woman. Domestic violence is often portrayed this way in TV shows and movies. This asks the question, can men be...