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What to Do After a Drug Charge Arrest in Michigan

Posted on February 9, 2026

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...

Will You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Indecent Exposure in Michigan?

Posted on February 5, 2026

In most cases, no. A standard Michigan indecent exposure or even aggravated indecent exposure conviction does not require you to register as a sex offender, because neither of them are registrable offenses under state law. Registration is triggered only in narrow circumstances, such as when the case is charged and proven as...

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Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer or Blood Test in Macomb County?

Posted on February 2, 2026

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

Posted on December 15, 2025

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...

After a DUI Arrest in Michigan: The First 48 Hours

Posted on November 17, 2025

If you are dealing with the aftermath of a DUI arrest in Michigan — or even just a few hours ago — and you’re 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 doesn’t feel true at this moment. You...

Preparing for a Driver’s License Restoration Hearing

Posted on November 5, 2025

Here is the short version of what you need to know about preparing for a driver’s license restoration hearing. A Michigan license restoration hearing is won or lost in the preparation, not on the day of the hearing. To get your license back after multiple OWI convictions, you must convince a Secretary...

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High BAC Super Drunk DUI in Michigan — What a Lawyer Does

Posted on September 6, 2025

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 — Operating While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .17 or greater. Anyone facing one of these charges is going...

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Michigan Super Drunk DUI With BAC Over 0.17% – Laws & Penalties

Posted on August 2, 2025

Michigan Super Drunk DUI With BAC Over 0.17% – Laws & Penalties Not all driving under the influence (DUI) charges are treated the same in Michigan's criminal courts. A conviction for a Michigan Super Drunk DUI — Operating While Intoxicated is the actual legal term for what most people call a “DUI” — with...

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Understanding Indecent Exposure Charges in Michigan

Posted on July 17, 2025

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How to Stay Out of Jail After a DUI in Michigan

Posted on July 8, 2025

If you were recently arrested for a DUI and want to stay out of jail after a DUI in Michigan, that question is probably running on a loop in your head right now: Am I going to jail? The short answer — at least for most people reading this — is no. But the...

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Michigan Driver’s License Penalties Civil & Criminal (2026)

Posted on July 5, 2025

In Michigan, having your driving privileges suspended, revoked, or restricted is one of the most disruptive legal penalties anyone can face. Whether resulting from a DUI, drug conviction, or multiple traffic violations, Michigan’s driver’s license civil & criminal sanctions affect thousands of people every single year. These penalties...

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Michigan Assault Laws – All You Need to Know

Posted on June 2, 2025

Assault charges are among some of the most serious under Michigan law, which is why it’s important to have a good understanding of your situation and what to do next. It can be a lot to take in at once, but it’s important to act quickly. That makes it critical to know...