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Building a Robust Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges in Michigan
Introduction: There are several different assault and battery charges in Michigan ranging from simple altercations to serious felony offenses with dangerous weapons. While the legal landscape may seem daunting, understanding your rights and options is crucial in...
Stop Procrastinating on License Restoration: Why Picking the Right Lawyer is the Most Important Decision of Your Life!
Stop Putting Off License Restoration- It's Costing You Money It’s been years that you’ve been eligible for license restoration but you’ve been delaying getting started. You’ve figured out how to get around without a driver’s license, but you’ve been inconveniencing...
Why Waiting Too Long to Seek Legal Help Can Cost You Your Freedom
Did you know that in Michigan, the consequences of delaying legal help in assault cases can be dire? Picture this: You find yourself in a heated altercation, defending yourself or a loved one. The next thing you know, you're facing assault charges, and your freedom...
The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Your Life After Losing Your License
Picture this: you're cruising down the road, wind in your hair, music blasting, feeling on top of the world. Then, suddenly, it's all ripped away. Your license is gone, revoked after a DUI or OWI charge. It's a gut-wrenching moment that millions face each year. But...
Federal Civil Restoration of Firearm Rights with Expunged Felony
The law regarding whether those who have expunged felonies or domestic violence convictions retain the lawful right to carry, possess, and purchase firearms and ammunition, is as confusing as ever. Recently, the state performed a comprehensive overhaul of...
What is the Difference Between Trespassing and Breaking and Entering in Michigan?
Trespassing and Breaking and Entering are both property-related crimes. As will be explained below, the main difference between the two is the involvement of a structure like a house or building. Breaking and Entering also require a specific intent where...
Second DUI Offense & Driver License Revocation in Michigan
If you receive a second OWI conviction within 7 years of a prior conviction, your license will be revoked. A second conviction more than 7 years after a prior conviction will not revoke your driver’s license. If you receive 2 OWI convictions within 7 years, the...
Guns and the Law: Exploring the Contrasts Between a Criminal Attorney and a Criminal Trial Attorney in Gun Crime Cases
All criminal attorneys should be trial attorneys; however, many attorneys have never actually tried a case. Some attorneys only enter pleas. Pleas are a very important and useful tool for resolving criminal cases, but trials are a constitutional right of every...
TV Arrests vs. Real-Life Busts: Debunking the Fictional Glamour of Crime Shows-Miranda Rights Edition
On Television when people are arrested on TV, the police always read them their Miranda rights. It is shown so often on TV that we all know them: “You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you, etc.” In real life, the police...
Body Cameras in Law Enforcement: Unveiling the Pros & Cons
A rising hot topic in criminal law has been that of Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage and other legislatively regulated recordings, including dash camera video, in-car video, and audio recordings. As the number of states adopting BWC mandates increases, footage has...