Appealing After a Loss
As a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Lawyer, a rather large part of my Clientele are people who have previously tried a License Restoration on their own, or with some Lawyer who claimed to “do” License Appeals, and lost. They call me when they become serious about getting back on the road.
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Embezzlement and the Misbehaving Employer
Often, in the course of handling as many embezzlement cases as I do, my Client will tell me about some kind of shenanigans engaged in by the former employer. Most often, this is raised in the hope that, if brought up, the employer will “drop” the case, or it can be used as...
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The First Issue and the Letters of Support
Despite all the legal finery and distinctions about all the things you must demonstrate to get your license back, the truth is that there are really 2 main things you need to prove to do that. It’s not that the other things don’t matter, it’s just that if you can’t prove the...
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Driving on Suspended or Revoked License Penalties in Michigan
Driving on a suspended license (DWLS) and driving on a revoked license (DWLR) are part of the same law, and are probably the most common offenses seen in Michigan’s district courts. My team and I quite literally handle these cases all the time.
Driving on a...
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DWLS and DWLR – Long Version
The charges of Driving While License Suspended, commonly designated by the letters “DWLS” and Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) are perhaps the most common “crimes” that wind their way through the Judicial System. In this section, we’ll examine some of the more common aspects of these cases, and what they mean to a...
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The “Do-It-Yourself” Michigan License Appeal, and Losing
Most people who file a Michigan Driver’s License Restoration Appeal without a Lawyer wind up losing. As soon as they receive notice of that Denial, they hop on the computer, and look for a Lawyer to help them “appeal.” I get tons of these calls.
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The Cost of Losing Your License Appeal
There are 2 real “costs” in a Michigan driver’s license restoration appeal: Actual costs and potential costs, or, to put it another way the cost of winning versus the cost of losing.
The first cost is the actual monetary expenditure of hiring me and paying to have a substance...
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How to Obtain a Copy of Your Michigan Driving Record
The single best thing a person considering a Michigan driver’s license or clearance appeal can do is get a copy of his or her Michigan driving record.
That record will make clear exactly when a person becomes eligible to file a Michigan driver’s license restoration case. It provides the specific...
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DWLS and DWLR – Suspended and Revoked License Charges in Michigan
Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) and Driving While License Revoked (DWLR) are two different offenses covered under the very same state law. Legally speaking, they carry the same potential punishment.
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Drunk Driving FAQ
Below are 7 of the most common questions I am asked about a pending DUI charge:
Am I Going to Jail?No. That’s exactly what I’m hired to prevent. In almost every case I accept, I will keep you out of Jail. Felony DUI convictions are...
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Drugs and Medicines Complicate a Michigan License Restoration Appeal
In the section entitled “Getting it,” I outlined the fundamental importance of Sobriety as a concept that means not ingesting any potentially addictive or mind or mood altering medication or substances, including, of course, alcohol. The Michigan Secretary of State adopts the larger view of addiction professionals that once a person...
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How much Abstinence is Enough?
How long should you wait to file a license restoration appeal, beyond just being legally eligible? While there’s no simple answer like “6 months,” “1 year,” or “2 years,” we can certainly outline a few considerations to keep in mind as you think about regaining the privilege to drive.
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