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…
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Is It Worth Hiring a DUI Attorney If My Case Looks Really Bad in Michigan?
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…
Do I need a DUI attorney for a first offense in Michigan?
If you’ve been charged with DUI (also known as OWI in Michigan), you might be thinking: “It’s my first offense—I probably don’t need a lawyer unless things get really serious, right?” This is one of the most dangerous assumptions people make after a DUI arrest. The truth? Even a “minor”…
What are the Michigan Rules of Criminal Procedure?
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, you are probably wondering what will happen to you when you go to court. Understanding the the rules of criminal procedure in Michigan will help lower your anxiety and this guide is designed to give you a basic reference about what…
Intoxilyzer 9000 – Michigan’s New Breath Test Instrument
Effective immediately, the Intoxilizer 9000 is replacing the DataMaster DMT as Michigan’s new breath test instrument. If you are arrested for DUI in Michigan, the chances are good your breath will be tested on a 9000. If you were over the legal limit, then keep in mind that a top…
What Are the DUI Penalties in Michigan – First, Second, Third Offense?
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Michigan, you’re likely feeling anxious and uncertain about what comes next. The penalties for a DUI conviction can be severe, but knowing what to expect can help you prepare. In a Michigan operating while intoxicated case, also called OWI/DUI, the penalties will be…
How Do I Get My DUI Blood Test Results in Michigan?
If you were arrested for OWI in Michigan the police may have tested either your breath or blood for the amount of alcohol. If your blood level is above the legal limit of .08 in Michigan, then you can end up losing your driver’s license and could even end up…
Can You Get a DUI for Being High?
Many people ask us if you can get a DUI for being high. The answer is yes, you can get a DUI in Michigan for being high on Marijuana. If you use cannabis for medical or recreational purposes, you might wonder, “How do cops test for a weed DUI? Police…
Should I Refuse the Breath Test If Stopped for DUI in Michigan?
Why Does Michigan’s Law of Implied Consent Exist? The first DUI laws went in the books all the way back in the 1950s when cars where just starting to become very common. Back then, there were no breath tests, so that law enforcement tool in a DUI investigation was not…
Plea Bargaining in a Michigan Criminal Case
Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Plea Bargaining If you are facing criminal charges, the criminal justice system seem overwhelming. It doesn’t matter if you’re facing drunk driving, drug charges, sex crimes or white collar crimes in the State of Michigan, the same system of felony criminal procedures apply. Many Michigan…