What Happens if You Violate Probation in Michigan?
Act quickly if you face a probation violation in Michigan. Open communication with your probation officer and thorough documentation of compliance can significantly improve your chances during a court hearing. Every action counts when it comes to your freedom.
Violating probation in Michigan can lead...
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Second Offense DUI in Michigan — What to Expect
A second offense DUI Michigan case is a serious misdemeanor with mandatory minimum jail time or community service — and that's the easy part. If the second offense is within seven years of the first, your license is revoked for life — 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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Will You Have to Register as a Sex Offender for Indecent Exposure in Michigan?
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?
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 — 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...
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Preparing for a Driver’s License Restoration Hearing
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
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
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 a BAC of .17 or higher carries significantly harsher penalties than...
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