I suppose the answer to this question depends in part on what one thinks is the central role of the DUI defense lawyer? I think the vast majority of those asked, lawyers and clients alike, would answer the question this way: the purpose of the DUI defense lawyer is to…
The attorneys at the Barone Defense Firm have one goal in mind – WINNING! If we accept your case, we will try to win, and we will use all ethical means possible. Winning may mean several different things to different clients, and we don’t win every case, but we don’t…
If you are arrested in Michigan for drunk driving, and the police do not read you your implied consent rights, then under the right facts it might be possible to have the alcohol test thrown out. To understand why, it’s important to first understand Michigan’s implied consent laws. If you…
A recent article that appeared in the Champion Magazine suggests that there are 7 rules to plea negotiations in DUI (criminal) cases. This is an interesting article because many lawyers who “specialize” in defending Michigan DUI cases fail to follow these 7 rules. If you’ve been arrested for DUI in…
In every case, the answer to this question is the same – it is an unqualified unequivocal NO! The way this issue usually comes up in my practice is when a client or potential client calls my office and says that they received a call from police asking them to…
If you were given a breath test after being arrested for drunk driving in Michigan, then it is important to have an attorney verify that the test was given properly. This means verifying that all requirements were followed and adhered to. A failure to do so can result in the…
With cell phones being ever present in our society, it is becoming increasingly common for people to use their cell phones to report a Michigan driver they think might be intoxicated. If the police officer does not independently observe a traffic violation, then there may be a basis to challenge…
Assuming there is no defense: This mistake is number one for a reason, it is potentially the biggest mistake you can make. EVERY DUI case can and should be defended. It’s your Constitutional right. A belief that your case can’t be defended can only lead to one result – guilty:…
If you have been arrested for DUI in Michigan, and have found and retained a top DUI defense attorney to represent you, then he or she will be using a variety of tools to investigate your case. The purpose of this investigation is to help your DUI defense lawyer uncover…
Our country was founded on the principle of limited government. This means that police officers are supposed to be limited in their ability to do things like search your home, stop and frisk you on the street or even stop your car. The question is limited by whom? And the…