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Ignition Interlock Violation from the Michigan Secretary of State

Posted on August 13, 2023

As Michigan driver’s license restoration lawyers, we regularly deal with ignition interlock violations. A violation notice from the Michigan Secretary of State means that your previous license revocation WILL be reinstated. Under the rules, if the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight...

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Felonies and Misdemeanors: Pt. 1 – Misdemeanors

Posted on August 13, 2023

In this and the following section, we’ll take very basic look at these 2 distinct kinds of criminal offenses, and see how and why they’re different, and why that matters any person facing one or the other. This section will focus on misdemeanor cases, and the next section, part...

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Michigan DUI Simplified

Posted on August 13, 2023

If you’re 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)

Posted on August 13, 2023

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 “meeting” remotely. The first time...

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Arraignment, Bail/Bond, Preliminary Exam, Pre-Trial, Trial and Sentencing

Posted on August 13, 2023

Before we even get into the different types of criminal offenses, or the courts and the roles they play, we need to understand some basic terms of criminal procedure. The following is an explanation of some of the more common terms used at the various stages of a criminal case. Please note...

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Embezzlement

Posted on August 13, 2023

If you’re facing a Michigan embezzlement charge, or a potential embezzlement charge, then you already know you need legal protection. This means more than just legal representation – it means you need someone who can take over and help protect you from the stress as well as the legal fallout of an...

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Appealing After a Loss

Posted on August 13, 2023

As a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Lawyer, a rather large part of my Clientele are people who have previously tried a License Restoration on their own, or with some Lawyer who claimed to “do” License Appeals, and lost. They call me when they become serious about getting back on the road.

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Embezzlement and the Misbehaving Employer

Posted on August 13, 2023

Often, in the course of handling as many embezzlement cases as I do, my Client will tell me about some kind of shenanigans engaged in by the former employer. Most often, this is raised in the hope that, if brought up, the employer will “drop” the case, or it can be used as...

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The First Issue and the Letters of Support

Posted on August 13, 2023

Despite all the legal finery and distinctions about all the things you must demonstrate to get your license back, the truth is that there are really 2 main things you need to prove to do that. It’s not that the other things don’t matter, it’s just that if you can’t prove the...

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Driving on Suspended or Revoked License Penalties in Michigan

Posted on August 13, 2023

Driving on a suspended license (DWLS) and driving on a revoked license (DWLR) are part of the same law, and are probably the most common offenses seen in Michigan’s district courts. My team and I quite literally handle these cases all the time. Driving on a...

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DWLS and DWLR – Long Version

Posted on August 13, 2023

The charges of Driving While License Suspended, commonly designated by the letters “DWLS” and Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) are perhaps the most common “crimes” that wind their way through the Judicial System. In this section, we’ll examine some of the more common aspects of these cases, and what they mean to a...

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The “Do-It-Yourself” Michigan License Appeal, and Losing

Posted on August 13, 2023

Most people who file a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Appeal without a Lawyer wind up losing. As soon as they receive notice of that Denial, they hop on the computer, and look for a Lawyer to help them “appeal.” I get tons of these calls.