The steps in a Michigan DUI case
Once a person has been released from jail (usually the morning after their DUI arrest), they often begin to feel like they’re caught up in a tornado.
They have to get the car out of impound, they don’t have their actual picture license anymore, the plate on their car...
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Field Sobriety Tests
The importance of field sobriety tests cannot be overstated when it comes to looking for a way to “beat” a DUI case. To be honest, finding problems with the field sobriety tests substantial enough to get a case dismissed is a bit of a long-shot. Police officers are trained to administer these tests,...
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CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and DUI
As Michigan DUI lawyers, we know that some people who win up facing an OWI charge hold a commercial driver’s license, or CDL. For these people, the ability to drive a commercial vehicle is a required part of their job. It’s how they make a living. Without a CDL, they’re without a...
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DUI, OWI and OUIL – The Alphabet Soup of Michigan Drunk Driving Charges
As Michigan DUI lawyers, we know it can be confusing and a bit difficult to keep track of and understand the differences between all the terms used to describe a Michigan drunk driving charge. The most common term is “DUI,” yet Michigan does not have, and has never had a law...
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DUI Evidence: Video – The Gold Standard
Most DUI arrests that occur the Detroit-area, meaning anywhere in Macomb, Oakland or Wayne County, are filmed by the police car video camera. Obtaining and evaluating this evidence is a basic, fundamental first step required to properly handle a DUI case.
Statistically, more than 1 out of 7 Michigan...
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Probation in a Michigan DUI Case
The overwhelming majority of DUI cases result in some kind of probationary sentence. Almost without exception, the very idea of going to jail will cause most people to say something like “I’ll do any kind of probation.” In this section, we’re going to examine the realities of probation in Michigan DUI cases....
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Prepare for the Alcohol Assessment Test and PSI with a Michigan DUI Attorney
As Michigan DUI lawyers, my team and I know that the mandatory written alcohol assessment test that every person convicted of a DUI must take is really the single most important factor in determining the outcome of any case pending in the Greater-Detroit area of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, Livingston, St. Clair...
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Ignition Interlock Violations and the Michigan Secretary of State
In our roles as Michigan driver’s license restoration lawyers, we handle a lot of ignition interlock violation cases. We regularly save people from having their licenses permanently revoked. Many interlock violations seem unnecessary, and indeed, some really are unfair. However, there are also others that arise because a person does, in fact, test positive...
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Find the Right DUI Lawyer for 3rd Offense DUI in Michigan
A third DUI in Michigan is a felony that brings significant penalties, including possible prison time, long-term license revocation, and strict supervision. When you begin comparing attorneys, you should have clear information about what the case involves, what the evidence means, and how your court typically handles repeat-offense DUI charges. A strong...
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How to Strategically Fight a DUI Charge in Michigan
A Michigan DUI case will NOT dismiss itself
The only way to beat a DUI charge is to challenge the evidence. This must always be done as part of an intelligent defense strategy. A week before this article was updated, my team and I were able to successfully...
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How to Prove Sobriety In Michigan License Restoration
For as complicated as Michigan driver’s license restoration and clearance appeals are, the main thing you must do is prove that you have given up drinking for good.
In this section, I want to explain what that means in the context of being able to win your license back...
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The First Thing you Should do After a DUI Arrest In Michigan
If you’ve been arrested for a Michigan DUI charge in The Greater-Detroit area (meaning anywhere in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, or the surrounding counties), the very first thing you should do is pause for a moment and take a deep breath. Although it can seems difficult to do otherwise – try not to panic. Sure,...
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