What Happens If a Set-Aside Petition Gets Denied?
A denial of a petition to expunge a DUI conviction is not the end of the road. If a Michigan court denies your application to set aside (expunge) a conviction, you generally cannot file again on that same conviction for three years, but the judge has the power to allow an earlier...
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How a DUI Affects Your Car Insurance (And How Long It Lasts)
If you are facing a drunk driving charge in Michigan, here is the straight answer about car insurance. A conviction for a DUI, which Michigan law calls an OWI (operating while intoxicated), almost always raises your car insurance, often for years, and the conviction is recorded on your state driving record permanently....
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Michigan DUI While on Probation: What’s at Stake and What Can Be Done
If you are arrested for a DUI while on probation in Michigan, you are suddenly fighting on two fronts: the new criminal charge and a probation violation in your earlier case. That pairing is what makes this situation so serious, because it can mean jail, a longer sentence, and the loss of...
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Second Offense DUI in Michigan: What Really Happens and Why It Matters More Than You Think
A Second DUI Feels Different — Because It Is
Most people facing second DUI Michigan consequences come to our office expecting something like a repeat of their first case — a little worse, maybe, but roughly the same process with a similar outcome. Some are genuinely shaken. Others...
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What Happens If You Miss a Court Date for a DUI in Michigan?
If you miss a court date for a DUI in Michigan, two things happen fast. The judge issues a bench warrant for your arrest, and the Secretary of State moves to suspend your driver’s license. A missed date is not a quiet mistake the court forgets.
It is treated as ignoring...
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Why Many DUI Cases Feel Worse Than Expected
An OWI in Michigan is rarely “just a DUI.”
The charge impacts your driver’s license, your insurance, your permanent driving record, and in many cases, your employment — all at the same time. Mandatory penalties stack quickly, and decisions made in the first few weeks can shape the next several years.
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Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) vs. Post-Arrest Breath/Blood Test
In a Michigan OWI stop, the roadside PBT and the post-arrest evidentiary test serve entirely different legal purposes. The PBT is primarily used to help establish probable cause for an arrest and has only limited admissibility as direct evidence of intoxication at trial. The post-arrest evidentiary test is the one that can...
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How Much Does a DUI Lawyer Cost in Michigan? An Honest Answer
The Question Nobody Will Answer
If you’re researching DUI lawyer cost in Michigan, you’ll find dozens of law firm websites willing to talk about it for thousands of words without ever telling you an actual number. You will get ranges. You will get “it depends.” You will get a contact form.
What you will not get,...
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DUI Cases in the 48th District Court (Bloomfield Hills)
If you have been charged with a DUI in Bloomfield Hills or one of the surrounding communities, your case will be heard in the 48th District Court. This article covers what you need to know about the court — the judges, the court’s character, how DUI cases are typically handled, and what our firm...
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DUI Cases in the 52-2 District Court (Clarkston)
If you have been charged with a DUI in Clarkston or one of the surrounding communities in northern Oakland County, your case will be heard in the 52-2 District Court. Our firm handles DUI cases in this court quite regularly, and we can tell you from direct experience: in terms of how...
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DUI Cases in the 37th District Court (Warren)
Geography and Jurisdiction
Warren is the largest city in Macomb County, with a population of roughly 139,000 people, and the 37th District Court reflects its size. It is the busiest district court in the county — busy enough that it runs two state case days every week just to keep up with...
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DUI and Criminal Defense at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo
If you've been charged with a DUI or another criminal offense in Romeo, Armada Township, Armada Village, Bruce Township, Memphis (south of Bordman Road), Ray Township, Richmond, Richmond Township, or Washington Township, your case will be heard at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo. Our firm has been representing clients...
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