In Michigan, it is a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Referred to as operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan, driving under the influence (DUI) can result in a criminal conviction. This raises an important question: if you are convicted of OWI/DUI in Michigan, how long will itRead More
Can I Get a DUI Expunged From My Record in Michigan?
Many people throughout Michigan have made the mistake of getting behind the wheel of a car after they have had a few too many drinks. If they are charged with and convicted of driving under the influence, they typically learn from their error. Despite being careful about not driving drunk, their criminal record can followRead More
Michigan State Drug Sentencing Guidelines
The state of Michigan takes drug crimes seriously. If you are charged with possession of a controlled substance, you may be facing significant time in jail or state prison. Michigan courts use a sentencing guideline when deciding how to sentence a person convicted of a drug offense. After a 2015 Supreme Court decision, the drugRead More
How to Get a Revoked License Back in Michigan?
In Michigan, your driver’s license can be revoked for any number of reasons – such as getting too many traffic tickets in a short period of time. Once your license has been revoked, it won’t be reinstated unless you take affirmative steps to prove that you are eligible to get your driving privileges back. OnceRead More
To plea or not to plea, that is the question: Whether ‘tis nobler to mitigate risk or roll the dice at trial?
Inevitably in a criminal case, a client will have to forsake indecision and decide once and for all whether to accept a plea trial offer—a plea deal—or go to trial. At that point in the case, every client is going to ask their attorney something to the effect of “what do you think I shouldRead More
