Flint Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on May 22, 2013
On May 2, 2013 the state of Michigan approved a change to the fees that sex offenders must pay. Previously, registered sex offenders had to pay a one-time fee of $50 dollars, but the new bill passed ...
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Posted on May 17, 2013
The penalties for driving under influence are harsh as it is, but when the action results in the death of another party, sentencing increases severely and can have very negative implications upon your ...
Continue reading "Penalties for Driving Under the Influence Causing Death in Michigan" »
Posted on May 7, 2013
There are many reasons why your license could be restricted in Michigan. Your license could be suspended, restricted, or revoked as a penalty for committing an offense, depending on your specific ...
Continue reading "Getting Your License Restored in Michigan" »
Posted on May 3, 2013
More than one third of traffic fatalities in Michigan involve alcohol in some way. Drivers with a blood alcohol content of.08% can be charged with driving under the influence, and conviction can ...
Continue reading "How Do I Fight a Drunk Driving Charge in Michigan?" »
Posted on Feb 6, 2012
Recently I represented a really good, hardworking guy that got caught up in the total confusion of the state's medical marijuana laws. These laws are vague at least, and there are a lot of gray ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2012
Today I had the pleasure of obtaining another great result for a client that really deserved it. This guy got stopped for crossing the center line and blew.08 on the first test and.07 on the second ...
Continue reading "Another DUI Dismissed!" »
Posted on Jan 16, 2012
In 2008 Michigan enacted a felony DUI statute that allows any person with two prior drinking and driving convictions in their lifetime to be charged with a felony on their third arrest. Many people ...
Continue reading "Felony Drunk Driving - 3 Strikes You're Out!" »
Posted on Dec 26, 2011
In October 2010, Michigan put into effect a new drunk driving law affectionately called "Super Drunk." The proper legal term is Operating with a High BAC, however, it has come to be known by ...
Continue reading "Super Drunk Has Super Consequences" »
Posted on Dec 22, 2011
For 17 years I have exclusively practiced criminal defense with the majority of that in the field of DUI and OWI defense. Since the very first day I have taken very seriously the trust that my clients ...
Continue reading "Does Your Lawyer Have The Experience, Knowledge and Training It Takes to Win" »
Posted on Nov 22, 2011
Starting the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and continuing into the New Year you can expect to see more police officers patrolling the streets on the look out for potential drunk drivers. As always, ...
Continue reading "DUI and OWI Holiday Enforcement" »
Posted on Nov 10, 2011
Since 1994, I have represented hundreds of people charged with various drug crimes. However, I have talked to even more people that went to court for a small amount of marijuana or some other drug and ...
Continue reading "Drug Crimes - Did You Know?" »
Posted on Nov 6, 2011
Domestic violence is a special form Assault and Battery that can carry extreme consequences. If you are charged with this offense you shoud seek the advice of an experienced Flint criminal defense ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2011
Part 3 What If You're Denied As I have previously stated several times in this series, this hearing process is no joke. The State hearing officer will give very serious consideration to returning ...
Continue reading "Drivers License Appeal and Restoration, Part 3" »
Posted on Nov 5, 2011
Part 2 Are You Eligible? The minimum revocation period for this situation is one year and for some people it is five years. After this time you are eligible to request a hearing. However, even though ...
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Posted on Nov 5, 2011
Part 1 Introduction I have been a criminal defense attorney since 1994 and over the years I have developed a reputation as an expert in the areas of DUI defense and drivers license restoration. I have ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2011
Confused about responsibility fees and why you owe so much money to the State? As a Flint criminal attorney/lawyer I have handled thousands of DUI and traffic-related offenses and the responsibiity ...
Continue reading "Michigan's Driver Responsibility Fees" »
Posted on Oct 29, 2011
As a Flint criminal lawyer/criminal attorney I get several call per week from people with a past criminal record who are inquiring about how to set aside or remove or seal their record. These people ...
Continue reading "Expungement of Criminal Record" »
Posted on Oct 13, 2011
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Flint Criminal Defense Blog.
Continue reading "Welcome to our Flint Criminal Defense Blog" »