Open Container Laws in Michigan
September 09, 2019 Criminal Defense|DUI
Open Container Law in Michigan Under Michigan's open container laws, an operator of a motor vehicle shall not transport or possess in the passenger area of the vehicle alcohol in a container that is open, uncapped, or had the seal...
Self-Defense & Stand Your Ground Law in Michigan
August 08, 2019 Criminal Defense
Whether you have been charged with assault and battery or even homicide in Michigan, acting in self-defense will exonerate you from being convicted. An experienced criminal defense attorney can review your case, determine if self-defense applies to your case, and...
Bill Would Help 235,000 Michiganders Expunge Pot-Related Convictions
July 07, 2019 Criminal Defense
Introduced by Senator Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor) last week, a bill would allow misdemeanor convictions involving low-level marijuana possession and use to be automatically expunged.The bill would affect approximately 235,000 Michigan residents. Rather than having to go to the court...
Trick Questions Police Officers Will Ask You
June 06, 2019 Criminal Defense
What’s the first thing an officer will say when they pull you over (aside from license and registration): a trick question. From the moment you’re pulled over, an officer’s number one priority is to gather evidence and build a case...
Aggravating Factors of a Michigan OWI
May 05, 2019 Criminal Defense|DUI
A Michigan OWI conviction results in serious penalties. A first-time offense leads to a jail sentence of up to 93 days, fines no more than $500, and license suspension for up to 180 days. However, there are certain “aggravating circumstances”...
