Michigan Senate Committee Passes “Raise the Age” Legislation
October 10, 2019 Criminal Defense|News
On October 10, 2019, a Senate panel passed a package of bipartisan bills—16 in total—that would raise the age at which juvenile offenders would be automatically treated as adults in Michigan. Currently, 17-year-olds are viewed as adults in the criminal...
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep in Your Car when Drunk
October 10, 2019 DUI
People use their cars as makeshift beds all the time, but sleeping in a car while drunk isn’t a good idea. You may be surprised to learn that sleeping in your car while intoxicated could result in operating while intoxicated...
How to Tell If You’re Facing Federal Criminal Charges
September 09, 2019 Criminal Defense
When a person commits a crime, it is often a violation of state law. Defendants are typically arrested by state law enforcement and their cases will be handled by state prosecutors in state court. However, there are certain crimes involving...
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...
Is Buzzed Driving Drunk Driving?
September 09, 2019 OWI
Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious criminal offense that no one wants on their record. For this reason, it’s essential to determine if someone can be charged for an OWI if they are buzzed. Buzzed Driving...
