Second Offense DUI in Michigan â What to Expect
 A second offense DUI Michigan case is a serious misdemeanor with mandatory minimum jail time or community service â and that's the easy part. If the second offense is within seven years of the first, your license is revoked for life â and you cannot even file for restoration...
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Would You Promise Your Clients You’ll Win?
Lawyers are trained to hedge. Most of us qualify, disclaim and carefully avoid legal certainties or promises like the plague. But not Jeffrey Randa. At the Michigan criminal defense firm he founded, Jeffrey Randa and Associates, potential clients are guaranteed results. Raise the Bar caught up with Randa to talk about the strategy...
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Should I Get a Lawyer for a DUI in Michigan?
If you are charged with DUI in Michigan, hiring a lawyer is usually the right call. DUI cases move fast and trigger license penalties before a judge ever hears your case. What happens in the first days and weeks can affect your driving privileges, your record, and your work. Even a first...
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What to Do After a Drug Charge Arrest in Michigan
If you have been arrested on a drug charge in Michigan, the next steps you take can shape the entire case. The smartest move is to protect your rights immediately, avoid making statements, and get legal guidance as early as possible. Drug arrests often move fast, with decisions made before formal charges...
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I’ve been charged with indecent exposure. Will I have to register as a sex offender in Michigan, and for how many years?
Most likely NO.
This is among the biggest concerns for anyone facing either an indecent exposure or aggravated indecent exposure charge in Michigan. For some reason, there is a common misconception that a conviction for an indecent exposure offense requires a person to register...
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Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer or Blood Test in Macomb County?
You can refuse a breathalyzer test in Macomb County, but that decision comes with immediate consequences under Michigan law. A refusal does not end a DUI investigation, and it can trigger separate penalties even if you are never convicted. Knowing how refusal rules work and when they apply can affect both...
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Driving Offenses That Require License Revocation
Drivers in Michigan can lose their licenses when certain DUI offenses, legally known as OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), trigger automatic revocation, including repeat OWI convictions and any impaired driving that causes injury or death. These revocations are not temporary suspensions; they fully terminate your driving privileges until...
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After a DUI Arrest in Michigan: The First 48 Hours
If you are dealing with the aftermath of a DUI arrest in Michigan â or even just a few hours ago â and youâre reading this right now, the first thing my team and I want you to know is this: you are going to be okay.
That probably doesnât feel true at this moment. You...
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Preparing for a Driverâs License Restoration Hearing
Losing your driverâs license after two or more DUI convictions can turn daily life into a struggle. The restoration hearing is your chance to show that youâve addressed the issues that led to your revocation and that youâre ready to drive responsibly again. Preparation mattersâyour testimony, supporting documents, and overall presentation can...
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What Happens After a Michigan High BAC (Super Drunk) Charge â and What a Good Lawyer Does About It
My team and I handle a lot of High BAC (Super Drunk) DUI cases. That's the formal name for what many people call a "Super Drunk" charge â Operating While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .17 or greater. Anyone facing one of these charges is going to have a lot of...
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Michigan Super Drunk DUI With BAC Over 0.17% â Laws & Penalties
Not all driving under the influence (DUI) charges are treated the same in Michiganâs criminal courts. A conviction for a Michigan Super Drunk DUI (âOperating While Intoxicatedâ is the actual term for what everyone calls a âDUIâ) with a BAC of .17 or higher can lead to enhanced...
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