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5 Unexpected Consequences of a Domestic Violence Charge
As with any criminal conviction, the collateral consequences of a domestic violence charge are severe and require an experienced and proven domestic violence attorney. However, a domestic violence conviction carries additional consequences that are unique to the...
Arrested for CCW in Vehicle? Know Your Rights
In Michigan, traveling in a motor vehicle with a firearm, or CCW in a vehicle, without having a carrying a concealed permit (CPL) is a felony. If you're facing charges, immediately speak with a CCW attorney. Additionally, if you’re a felon, there are additional...
What Are The Penalties for Boating Under The Influence in Michigan?
Like a typical Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge, the penalties for boating under the influence in Michigan are steep. Michigan has some of the harshest drunk driving laws in the nation, and boating under the influence (BUI) is no exception. If you're facing...
Carrying Concealed Weapon Charge? You Need to Avoid Jail
Avoiding jail for carrying concealed weapon charge (CCW) is critical. A serious felony, it's punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a $2,500 fine. If you don't have a valid concealed carry permit, carrying a weapon concealed in your car (or concealed on your...
How To Get A DUI Expunged In Michigan
Thanks to new bipartisan legislation, DUI expungement in Michigan is now possible. This article covers how to get a DUI expunged in Michigan. On August 23, 2021, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4219 and 4220, which will allow an estimated 200,000...
Domestic Violence Defense Attorney: What Makes a Good One?
In a domestic violence case, having the right domestic violence defense attorney is the main difference between winning and losing at trial. There's far more at stake than just a trial verdict. While trial strategy is important, you also need an attorney who knows...
Drug Crime Attorney: What Makes a Good One?
If you’re charged with a criminal drug related offense, hiring a drug crime attorney who has significant experience in drug prosecutions is extremely necessary. The charge could include drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, or just possession of a...
How to Fight Drug Distribution Charges in Michigan
Drug distribution charges, or possession with intent to distribute on the state level, is one of the most serious crimes in Michigan's criminal justice system. Facing charges for distributing drugs? This article covers how to fight them. These charge holds serious...
Top 4 Domestic Violence Defense Strategies in Michigan
Before talking to the police, talking to a skilled attorney to determine what domestic violence defense is available to you may be the difference in what grants you a conviction or an acquittal. There are four main categories of defenses to a criminal charge: It...
Automatic Expungement: Reality vs. Expectations
Recently, there has been a lot of news about the significant and important changes to Michigan’s criminal record expungement law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed several bills into law in October 2020 known as the "Clean Slate" initiative. Among the most...