Summary: Under Heidi’s Law, a 3rd DUI in Michigan is a lifetime felony. There is no longer a 10-year “look-back” period; any two prior convictions, regardless of how old they are, will elevate a third arrest to a felony with mandatory jail time. Historical Perspective: From a 10-Year Window to…
If you are a physician, nurse, advanced practice provider, dentist, or other licensed healthcare professional in Michigan, an OWI charge may threaten your license, your job, and your reputation. But Operating While Intoxicated with a minor passenger, often called OWI child endangerment, is uniquely dangerous for many licensed health care…
Every criminal case begins the same way. The government tells a story. Sometimes that story is short, a police report describing a traffic stop, a few observations, followed by an arrest for operating while intoxicated. Sometimes it is sprawling and extraordinary, a federal superseding indictment naming a sitting head of state,…
What Are Caduceus Meetings? If you’re a healthcare professional facing an DUI charge in Michigan, you may benefit from a specialized recovery support group designed specifically for medical professionals. Caduceus meetings are confidential 12-step support groups created exclusively for licensed healthcare providers struggling with chemical addiction and substance use disorders.…
Financial professionals, whether advisors, planners, brokers, or CPAs, are entrusted with clients’ financial futures, and if they maintain a clean record and act responsibly, they can build successful, respected careers. But an OWI charge in Michigan can jeopardize that trust because it raises legal, ethical, and reputational red flags that…
Doctors dedicate years of training and sacrifice to earn their medical licenses, and when they practice responsibly, they build careers based on trust, skill, and compassion. But an OWI charge in Michigan threatens that hard-earned reputation and license, because it raises both legal and professional questions that the Board of…
Commercial drivers spend years building careers that depend on skill, responsibility, and keeping a spotless record, and when they maintain that standard, they can earn steady livelihoods and the trust of employers. But an OWI charge in Michigan threatens all of that, because CDL holders face not only the same…
Outside sales professionals often live on the road — driving to meet clients, attending networking events, and covering a wide territory. Success depends on mobility and trust. But an OWI charge in Michigan threatens both, because beyond the criminal penalties every driver faces, salespeople risk temporary loss of driving privileges…
If you’ve just been arrested for DUI (also called OWI – Operating While Intoxicated) in Michigan, you might be wondering: “Do I need an attorney now—or should I wait until I get a court date, blood test results, or an official letter in the mail?” Here’s the truth: Waiting can…
If you’ve been charged with DUI (also called OWI in Michigan), and the evidence looks stacked against you—maybe your blood alcohol level was .17 or higher, or there was an accident involved—you might be thinking: “What’s the point of hiring a lawyer? The case is already lost.” This mindset is…