Why Many DUI Cases Feel Worse Than Expected
An OWI in Michigan is rarely “just a DUI.”
The charge impacts your driver’s license, your insurance, your permanent driving record, and in many cases, your employment — all at the same time. Mandatory penalties stack quickly, and decisions made in the first few weeks can shape the next several years.
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Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) vs. Post-Arrest Breath/Blood Test
In a Michigan OWI stop, the roadside PBT and the post-arrest evidentiary test serve entirely different legal purposes. The PBT is primarily used to help establish probable cause for an arrest and has only limited admissibility as direct evidence of intoxication at trial. The post-arrest evidentiary test is the one that can...
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What a License Restoration Guarantee Really Means
Does a license restoration guarantee actually protect you, or is it just a marketing phrase? It is real, and it matters. A genuine guarantee commits the firm to represent you before the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight (OHAO) — at no additional attorney fee until you win.
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Why Time Alone Does Not Fix a Revoked Driver’s License
You’ve been doing the right things: staying sober, staying out of trouble, and waiting. That matters — more than you might think. But in Michigan, a revoked driver’s license does not reset itself once the minimum waiting period ends. Restoration is a formal hearing process, and it requires documentation, evidence of sustained...
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How Much Does a DUI Lawyer Cost in Michigan? An Honest Answer
The Question Nobody Will Answer
If you’re researching DUI lawyer cost in Michigan, you’ll find dozens of law firm websites willing to talk about it for thousands of words without ever telling you an actual number. You will get ranges. You will get “it depends.” You will get a contact form.
What you will not get,...
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DUI Cases in the 48th District Court (Bloomfield Hills)
If you have been charged with a DUI in Bloomfield Hills or one of the surrounding communities, your case will be heard in the 48th District Court. This article covers what you need to know about the court — the judges, the court’s character, how DUI cases are typically handled, and what our firm...
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DUI Cases in the 52-2 District Court (Clarkston)
If you have been charged with a DUI in Clarkston or one of the surrounding communities in northern Oakland County, your case will be heard in the 52-2 District Court. Our firm handles DUI cases in this court quite regularly, and we can tell you from direct experience: in terms of how...
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DUI Cases in the 37th District Court (Warren)
Geography and Jurisdiction
Warren is the largest city in Macomb County, with a population of roughly 139,000 people, and the 37th District Court reflects its size. It is the busiest district court in the county — busy enough that it runs two state case days every week just to keep up with...
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DUI and Criminal Defense at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo
If you've been charged with a DUI or another criminal offense in Romeo, Armada Township, Armada Village, Bruce Township, Memphis (south of Bordman Road), Ray Township, Richmond, Richmond Township, or Washington Township, your case will be heard at the 42-1 District Court in Romeo. Our firm has been representing clients...
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DUI in the 42-2 District Court (New Baltimore)
If you were charged with a DUI in New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, Lenox Township, or New Haven, your case will be heard in the 42-2 District Court. Located on 23 Mile Road well east of I-94, the 42-2 serves a large swath of northern Macomb County and is one of the busier district courts...
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DUI in the 52-3 District Court (Rochester Hills)
The 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills is one of the busiest courts in the Metro Detroit area, especially when it comes to DUI cases. My team and I regularly handle Rochester Hills DUI cases here — and that familiarity makes a real difference for our clients.
Although it...
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Can You Expunge a DUI in Michigan? What You Need to Know
A lot of people who contact our office about Michigan DUI expungement are pleased to learn that it is possible. Under Michigan’s Clean Slate law, a first-offense OWI conviction can be expunged from your criminal record, but the law has specific eligibility requirements, and there is an important limitation that almost nobody talks about...
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