High BAC Cases
In October of 2010, there was a huge change made to the Michiganâs DUI laws. The change created a new, enhanced OWI offense for anyone whose breath or blood test score (BAC) was .17 or above.
Usually written up as âOWI with BAC or .17...
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The Michigan DUI Process
How it Starts
In this website section, weâll do a brief overview of the process in a typical Michigan DUI case.
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Michigan DUI Simplified
If youâre facing a DUI charge, you undoubtedly have lots of questions and concerns. You want real-world answers that simplify things, not complicate them. A drinking and driving (OWI) charge is serious, but it is also very manageable, especially anywhere here, in the Greater-Detroit area (meaning anywhere in Wayne,...
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The First Meeting (In-Person and Remote)
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, our office has adapted to conducting our initial meetings virtually, and it has worked out extremely well. We are now able to offer our clients the choice of either coming to the office, and meeting in-person, or the convenience of âmeetingâ remotely.
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Drunk Driving FAQ
Below are 7 of the most common questions I am asked about a pending DUI charge:
Am I Going to Jail?No. Thatâs exactly what Iâm hired to prevent. In almost every case I accept, I will keep you out of Jail. Felony DUI convictions are...
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Drugs & Medicines Can Complicate a Michigan License Restoration Appeal
Prescription medications can complicate a Michigan license restoration appeal, but they do not automatically prevent approval. What matters is how those medications are disclosed, evaluated, and documented under Michigan Secretary of State rules. When handled correctly, these issues are often resolved before a case is filed.
Medication use is...
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What to Expect During DUI Probation In Michigan
Beyond simply not having to report, non-reporting probation tends to come with the fewest conditions attached. Weâll begin looking at âconditionsâ shortly, but it is the sheer lack of them that makes non-reporting probation seem like a âwin-winâ proposition. Generally speaking, if a Judge can be persuaded to order non-reporting probation, he...
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How will a Michigan DUI Affect my Employment?
As Michigan DUI lawyers, we are regularly asked by people how a DUI will affect their employment. The good news is that, most of the time, a single DUI will NOT adversely impact a personâs job. That said, there are a few circumstances wherein it can and/or will be a problem. Fortunately, those are...
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Understanding Michigan DUI Cases: A Comprehensive Guide
Initially, the idea was for this to be a light-hearted âABCâs of an OWI caseâ article. I though, why not take every letter in the alphabet and apply to a word relevant to Michigan drunk driving cases? As things got underway, however, it became clear that any such endeavor was both challenging and serious. What...
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Drunk Driving (DUI) in Michigan and the Importance of the Alcohol Screening Test
The most important part of a drunk driving case is what actually happens to the person charged with the offense. In that way success in a DUI case is best measured by what does NOT happen to you. Obviously, the best outcome is to get the DUI case dismissed completely. Most of...
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The 3 Key Areas to Challenge the Evidence in a Michigan DUI Case
The biggest hope of any person facing a Michigan DUI charge is for the whole thing to just go away. Itâs very common for someone in that position to go online to see if there is some way to get their DUI case dismissed. People will search around in the desperate hope...
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Why itâs Better to have a Whole DUI team Protecting You
In a recent conversation with someone about our law firm, I pointed out that we are more than just a collection of Michigan DUI lawyers. I explained that weâre really a âDUI team.â Beyond the 3 lawyers in our office, both of our legal assistants are heavily involved in the handling of...
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