Four friends sitting on a couch clinking bottles and cups at a casual gathering.

Why a Sober Lifestyle is Required to win a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Appeal

Posted on May 17, 2023

A person MUST be sober – and prove it – in order to win a Michigan driver’s license restoration or clearance appeal. This requires a lot more than just saying one has quit drinking. We’ll examine what’s required to win a license appeal and spell it out in plain English below. However,...

Scales of justice on a wooden courtroom bench with empty seats in the background.

District and Circuit Courts, and What They Do

Posted on April 26, 2023

Key Takeaways In Michigan, all adultcriminal cases begin in the local, district court. District courts have full jurisdiction over civil infraction and misdemeanor cases, but they only handle the very beginning stages of felony cases. Unless...

Worried young man holding a document as someone hands him paperwork, looking stressed.

How will a Michigan DUI Affect my Employment?

Posted on April 26, 2023

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 person’s job. That said, there are a few circumstances wherein it can and/or will be a problem. Fortunately, those are...

Lawyer examining toy cars with magnifying glass beside judge's gavel on desk.

Understanding Michigan DUI Cases: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on March 15, 2023

Initially, the idea was for this to be a light-hearted “ABC’s of an OWI case” 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...

Close-up of a judge striking a wooden gavel on the bench to give a ruling.

What to Know About a Probation Violation in Michigan

Posted on March 11, 2023

A probation violation in Michigan can lead to serious consequences, including jail, added requirements, or an extension of your probation. Violations often happen because of missed tests, positive results, skipped classes, or new criminal charges. Knowing what a violation is, how the court handles these cases, and what steps you can take...

Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Lawyers who Care – and WIN – Guaranteed!

Posted on March 3, 2023

As Michigan driver’s license restoration lawyers, my team and I genuinely care about our clients. We want them to win. Of course, anyone can say that, but we actually guarantee to win every driver’s license restoration and clearance appeal case we take. That literally makes us invested in our clients’ success. In...

Police officer holding breathalyzer toward driver sitting in car during DUI stop.

Drunk Driving (DUI) in Michigan and the Importance of the Alcohol Screening Test

Posted on March 1, 2023

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...

Judge's wooden gavel on desk in front of open laptop, symbolizing online legal proceedings.

Michigan Virtual Driver’s License Appeal Hearings Explained

Posted on February 15, 2023

In our 30-plus years of work as Michigan Driver’s License restoration lawyers, my team and I had always preferred to conduct our restoration appeal hearings live, and in person. When the Covid pandemic hit, the entire license appeal process came to...

Sheriff’s deputies arresting a driver beside his vehicle during a nighttime traffic stop.

The 3 Key Areas to Challenge the Evidence in a Michigan DUI Case

Posted on February 8, 2023

The biggest hope of any person facing a Michigan DUI charge is for the whole thing to just go away. It’s 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...

Judge’s gavel on courtroom table with distressed person blurred in the background.

How to Beat a Michigan Indecent Exposure Charge

Posted on December 28, 2022

Facing a Michigan indecent exposure charge is scary. Fortunately, things are not usually as bad as you probably fear. Thoughts of having going to jail and having to register as a sex offender can keep you up at night. The good news is that my team and I can almost always avoid those things.

Judge’s gavel on conference table with blurred legal team meeting in background.

Why it’s Better to have a Whole DUI team Protecting You

Posted on November 23, 2022

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 we’re really a “DUI team.” Beyond the 3 lawyers in our office, both of our legal assistants are heavily involved in the handling of...

Police officer using flashlight and raised finger to conduct roadside sobriety eye test.

Why Sobriety is Required to win a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Case

Posted on November 16, 2022

It’s been a while since I’ve written about why a person must be genuinely sober to win a Michigan driver’s license restoration or clearance appeal. Sobriety is FIRST thing a person must have, and it’s the key requirement to have any chance of getting back on the road. This is beyond important,...