Category: DUI/OWI (Drunk Driving)

Location Matters When someone contacts our firm about a DUI case, the first thing we’ll ask is “where is it?” For Michigan DUI lawyers like us, the importance of “where” cannot be overstated. My team and I limit where we’ll take a DUI case to...

Imagine being required to prove your sobriety multiple times a day, with each test potentially determining whether you remain free or not. For thousands of Michigan residents facing DUI charges in the Greater Detroit area, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario—it’s their daily reality under bond conditions.

Key Takeaways Miranda Rights are not required in most DUI arrests in Michigan. While Miranda violations can impact certain cases, DUI convictions primarily rely on physical evidence rather than statements made during arrest. The dedicated DUI...

Key Takeaways In Michigan DUI cases, negotiating a plea bargain can be a very important strategy. It often leads to reduced charges and lighter sentences. Penalties for DUI offenses in Michigan depend largely on blood alcohol content (BAC) and...

Key Takeaways A Michigan DUI is expensive, and the law intends for it to be that way. There are numerous charges that must be paid, including, but not limited to: Court fines and costs, and...

A DUI charge does not mean that a person has a drinking problem. In fact, most people arrested for drunk driving do NOT. However, in some cases, a drunk driving arrest can be a sign that someone’s relationship with alcohol has become troublesome. How do you tell the difference?

Key Takeaways A second DUI conviction in Michigan leads to mandatory license revocation, with no exceptions by a judge. Restoring a revoked license requires filing and winning a formal appeal with the Michigan Secretary of State.

As Michigan DUI lawyers, my team and I know that a DUI can be experienced differently depending on the person’s gender. In fact, the DUI experience is likely to be different just because of a person’s gender, social status, and/or cultural background. To be sure, there is plenty about DUI cases that...

Everyone facing a 1st offense DUI charge certainly intends for it to be their last. There has probably never been anyone in the history of the world who has thought differently. However, and as the old saying goes, the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. The reader can...

One of the most common ignition interlock violations in Michigan arises from a skipped rolling retest. From our perspectives as Michigan driver’s license restoration lawyers that handle about 200 license appeal matters each year, this is probably the second-most frequent interlock violation, right behind those for a “tamper/circumvent” incident. Beyond the fact...