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…
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.…
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…
Michigan and Federal criminal and Constitutional law provides that when a person is arrested and charged with a crime, they have the opportunity to seek release from custody by posting bail or bond. Your bond and any conditions of your pretrial release will be considered when you are first brought…
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…
By Patrick Barone, Michigan DUI Lawyer Near Me The legal limit in all states except Utah is 0.08 grams percent. It will take about three to four standard drinks to raise most people’s blood alcohol concentration to 0.08 grams %. But, that number of drinks, if consumed rapidly by chugging…
This page on DUI defense law in Michigan covers OWI charges for both misdemeanors and felonies. Typically, a DUI is not a felony in Michigan. However, regardless of the charge, you should seek help from the top DUI lawyers in the state. Approximately 95% of all drunk driving convictions in…
Have you ever wondered what happens if you get convicted of a Michigan 3rd DUI? A 3rd Offense DUI is a potential disaster. Callers to our OWI law office want to know answers to questions like, “When will I be getting my license back after a 3rd DUI Michigan,” and “How long…
Even a single Michigan DUI conviction can cause great hardship. It creates a permanent public record. This can impact employment, insurance, sense of well-being, and many other things. If you want to have your DUI conviction in Michigan expunged, we have good news because expungement of drunk driving convictions has…