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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...
17-year-olds Considered as Minors in Michigan Criminal Justice
Is a 17 year old a minor in Michigan when it comes to the criminal justice system? In 2019, the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly approved a package of bills aimed to classify 17-year-olds as minors in the state’s criminal justice system. This bi-partisan move arrives...
Can a Passenger Be Searched if the Driver Gave Consent?
Can a driver consent to a police search of a passenger? No. But there are some nuances be be aware of. Since 2007, Michigan law held that when a police officer received consent from the driver to search the passenger compartment of a vehicle, that search...
Police and Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Michigan
Everyone is familiar with drunk driving. The old slogan, “drive sober or get pulled over,” is burned into our brains to remind us about the consequences of drinking and driving. Assumably, most people know that the legal limit to operate a motor vehicle is .08....
What is an OWI in Drunk Driving Cases?
Drunk driving is illegal. This we all know. In Michigan though, the terminology is known as “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) rather than Driving Under the Influence (DUI). However, “operating” isn't synonymous with “driving.” So what is an OWI? Sometimes, people...