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Field Sobriety Tests And OWI Law In Michigan
Talking to the police alongside the road after you’ve been stopped is never a pleasant encounter. When the officer asks you to get out of your vehicle and directs you to follow instructions to perform some physical movements, the meeting may be even more uncomfortable. You are suspected of Operating While Intoxicated, and the officer […]
Adoption In Michigan
Michigan laws define a few different types of adoptions that apply in various situations when people are ready to add someone new to their family. Each type of adoption is based on unique facts and comes with specific legal procedures to follow. A skilled Michigan family lawyer can help you navigate the process and satisfy […]
Felonies
In Michigan, felonies are distributed into eight classes and carry severe penalties. The classes range from Class A to Class H, with Class A being the most severe. Class A A Class A felony is generally charged for first- and second-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct in the first […]
Misdemeanor
Misdemeanors generally have three classifications in Michigan, which result in different consequences: 93-day misdemeanor One year misdemeanor High court misdemeanors High Court Misdemeanor The most serious misdemeanor is high court misdemeanors which may result from things like aggravated indecent exposure. High court misdemeanors are punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine […]
Should You Talk To The Michigan Police?
Clients often ask us whether or not they should have spoken to the police regarding a crime that they might have information about. Unfortunately, we usually receive this question after they have already spoken to the police and potentially incriminated themselves. Nothing good comes from talking to the police about a crime or an incident […]
Michigan OWI Cases Delayed By Covid-19
Covid-19 has had a substantial effect on many facets of everyday life. From the housing market to microchip production, it is difficult to find any part of life that hasn’t seen some kind of change to address the Covid-19 pandemic. As we enter the winter season, we are beginning to see surges again in metro […]
Michigan Plea Agreements Explained
We all make mistakes in life. Sometimes those mistakes can result in criminal charges. Whether it’s getting behind the wheel after having too many drinks or losing your cool and getting into a fistfight, it is not uncommon to be charged with a crime at some point in your life. When this happens, you are […]
Defenses To Michigan Drug Crimes
Being charged with a drug crime is a serious matter. Depending on the charge, you may end up doing years behind bars if you are convicted. You must remember that simply being charged with a crime is different from being convicted of one. In fact, the law says that up until a judge or jury […]
Four Reasons Why Parents Can Lose Custody In Michigan
Your ability to spend time with your children means more than just about anything. The precious moments of their childhood cannot be replaced or rewound. Unfortunately, having to share those moments with your ex may create problems. When these issues pop up, you may end up in a courtroom in front of a judge deciding […]
Cheating And Child Custody In Michigan
Discovering that your spouse or partner has been unfaithful can be devastating. While it may be possible to work through the feelings that cheating may present, for many, it results in the end of a relationship. If this is you and you have children with your partner, then you may be wondering how cheating will […]
