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What Happens When You Get a DUI

When you’re accused of driving under the influence (DUI), the impacts on your future shouldn’t be understated. Even if you weren’t involved in a car accident, these charges are serious and can affect many areas of your life.  Because of this, you may help to overcome these charges. Talk with a DUI lawyer about building...

10 Things You Should Know if You Get a DUI/OWI

When you’re accused of driving under the influence, understanding the charges can be difficult, which makes defending yourself even harder. Talk to your DWI lawyer when you’re unsure of what steps to take first when defending your name. 1. You May Be Given a Sobriety Test When you’re first pulled over for a DUI, you...

Penalties for Criminal Sexual Misconduct in Michigan

Criminal sexual misconduct (CSC) is a serious charge that can haunt you for years following the accusation. You may face penalties that damage your reputation, your freedom, and your future. Because of this, you may need to act now to protect your future and get your charges dropped or dismissed.  But that’s not always easy,...

What’s the Difference Between an Arrest Warrant and a Bench Warrant?

You may have been tending to your own business, with no idea that you were in legal trouble. That is, you had no idea until you were served a warrant. That warrant means you can be arrested at any time, whether you’re on the road or in your own home or anywhere else. Different warrants...

Differences Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault

When you’re accused of assaulting another person, you’re already facing a serious accusation. But what if someone adds on that you allegedly committed aggravated assault? What’s the difference between the two? If you’re not sure about the differences between assault and aggravated assault, you may need a criminal defense lawyer on your side. Your lawyer...

Penalties for Violating Probation in Metro Detroit

Probation may not take a criminal conviction off your case, but it can make it possible for you to focus on your family and your future. If you receive probation, you may be able to live at home and work as usual, as long as you don’t violate your probation agreement.  But what if you’re...

How to Get a Restraining Order in Michigan

When an abuser makes your home life difficult or frightening, it can impact many other parts of your life. You may spend much of your time worrying about your children or other members of the household, not to mention the mental and physical toll of the abuse.  But you may not know how to get...

Can I Lose My License if I Refuse a Sobriety Test?

Being stopped for allegedly driving under the influence is already frustrating, embarrassing, and a little scary. But you may also be concerned about the results of your sobriety test. What if you’re over the legal limit? Many people reason that if they refuse a sobriety test, there won’t be any results to be used against...

How Sex Crimes Can Impact Your Life 

If you’ve been charged with a sex crime in Metro Detroit, you probably know you could face serious legal penalties. You could spend a significant amount of time in jail or prison if convicted.  For instance, conviction of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the first degree in Michigan could get you sentenced to over twenty-five...