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Types of Personal Protection Orders in Michigan
What is a Personal Protection Order? A Personal Protection Order in Michigan, or PPO, is a court order designed to protect one person by restraining another from certain behavior, such as physical violence, harassment, or stalking. This article covers the different...
What Does Controlled Substance Mean?
Generally, controlled substances refer to substances that are tightly controlled by the government. This is because they may be abused or cause addiction/dependence. They include commonly prescribed medications such as Vicodin, Xanax, Adderall and many more. Facing...
How to Get DUI Dropped to Reckless Driving
Charged With DUI? Learn How To Get It Dropped To Reckless Driving Getting a DUI dropped to reckless driving is something you need to pursue after being arrested. In addition to possible jail time, loss of your driver's license, probation, fines/costs, the...
How to Keep the Airport Police from Stealing from You
Law enforcement civil asset forfeiture abuse is out of control and it's most evident at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport. This article covers how to keep the airport police from stealing from you. The Airport Police and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) spent a...
How to Get a DUI Dismissed in Michigan
A DUI charge is expensive, time consuming and energy draining. Most people are concerned about the possible penalties that they may receive during sentencing. I'm frequently asked about how to get a DUI dismissed altogether. Yet, the question remains, how to get a...
What are the Domestic Violence Laws in Michigan?
Domestic Violence Laws in Michigan: Definition and Statistics Domestic violence is a pattern of learned behavior in which one person uses physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse to control another person. According to the Michigan State Police, there are...
How to Get Your Driver’s License Back After a DUI
In addition to court-imposed penalties for DUI, the Michigan Department of State (aka the Secretary of State) imposes driver’s license sanctions. The driver’s license penalties vary depending on the alcohol offense and the driver’s history. Some driver’s license...
What’s the Difference Between an OWI and a DUI in Michigan?
What is the difference between a OWI and a DUI in Michigan? Across the United States, a driving under the influence (DUI) charge is the crime of driving or operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or under the influence of alcohol. However, you may...
What We Can Learn from Mr. Peanut about Domestic Violence
I watched a rerun of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” when as part of a joke, he said, “Google Mr. Peanut domestic violence. I don’t know what you’ll find.” I was bored, so I did. What I came across was a YouTube video. The video begins with the Law...
Can You Be Charged with DUI Without Evidence?
Can you be charged with DUI without evidence? It's first important to understand what's considered evidence in a DUI investigation. Charged with DUI? Unhappy with your current attorney? Request a free consultation now. Faulty equipment can lead to a drunk driving...