DUI – The Court’s Location is Very Important
DUI Court Location Matters
When someone contacts our firm about a DUI case, the first thing we’ll ask is “where is it?” For us, DUI court location matters more than most people realize.
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Guide to Court-ordered Drug and Alcohol Testing For Probation and Bond
Court-ordered testing is the part of a Michigan DUI case that can feel like it’s taking over daily life. You blow before work, during the day, and at night. In some cases, you may drive to a facility, and every reading feels like it decides whether you stay out of jail. We...
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Can my DUI Case be Dismissed if Police Didn’t Read me my Miranda Rights?
What If the Police Didn't Read Me My Miranda Rights?
It's one of the most common questions we hear after a Michigan DUI arrest: "Does my case get dismissed because they never read me my Miranda rights?" The short answer is almost certainly no — and understanding why that is matters a great deal if...
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3rd DUI in Michigan: Penalties, Jail Time and Felony Charges
What to Expect When Facing a 3rd Offense DUI Charge in Michigan
A third drunk driving (DUI) charge within a person's lifetime in Michigan is a felony, and the law requires either mandatory jail or prison unless a person is admitted into a specialty court program and the judge suspends it. A conviction...
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Michigan License Restoration FAQ
This Michigan license restoration FAQ answers the questions people ask us most — sobriety, timing, and what a hearing officer requires to grant an appeal. For the full walk-through of how a restoration or clearance case actually gets built and won, see our Michigan driver's license restoration page.
Key Takeaways From This License Restoration...
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Know Your Rights: Don’t Talk to the Police Without an Attorney
If the police want to talk to you — whether you've been arrested, questioned about a case for someone you care about, or simply asked to "come in" — there is one thing every experienced criminal defense lawyer in this country agrees on: talking to the police without a lawyer is a mistake. Don't...
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Michigan Sobriety Court: A Second Chance For Repeat DUI Offenders
Key Takeaways
Sobriety Court is a specialty court program for certain people with prior DUI convictions.
The program emphasizes Alcohol and substance abuse treatment.
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Understanding Plea Bargains in Michigan DUI Cases
Michigan DUI Plea Bargains — What They Are and How They Work
When most people hear the words plea bargain in a Michigan DUI case, they think it means getting off easy. The reality is more nuanced — and more important — than that. A plea bargain is a negotiated resolution: the original charge gets...
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Indecent Exposure Charges in Michigan — It’s Not as Bad as You Think
If you're facing an an indecent exposure charge in Michigan, the first thing to understand is that things are almost certainly not as bad as you fear. My team and I handle a lot of these cases. We know what the courts do with them, and we know the difference between the guys who...
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Clearances for Those Who no Longer Live in Michigan
Clearing a Michigan License Hold: What Out-of-State Residents Need to Know
If your Michigan driving privileges were revoked and you now live in another state, that revocation follows you as a “hold” on your driving record. You cannot get or renew a license...
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First Offense DUI in Michigan: Penalties, Jail Time & What to Expect
These quick answers cover what most people facing a first offense DUI in Michigan want to know right away.
Quick Answers: First Offense DUI in Michigan
What is a DUI charge in Michigan? The legal term is OWI, short for Operating While Intoxicated. "DUI" and "DWI" are the everyday names for the same thing.
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What Is the Cost of a DUI?
In our experience across the Greater Detroit area, a first-offense DUI can run anywhere from $6,000 to $12,000 by the time every bill is paid, and the court fine is one of the smallest pieces of that. The fine for a standard operating while intoxicated conviction is...
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