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MI DUI Penalties: 1st Offense OWVI, 2nd DUI & 3rd OWI Felony

The chart shown below provides a quick view of the various Michigan DUI penalties. A third OWI offense in your lifetime will cause a felony Michigan 3rd OWI offense, if convicted. Protect Your Right to Drive! Failing to take appropriate action within fourteen (14) days after your arrest for DUI…

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What Does a Michigan Driver License Restoration Cost?

Expect to pay between four and seven thousand dollars for a Michigan driver license restoration lawyer. However, the cost of your license restoration lawyer will depend on a variety of factors. First among them is likely to be their years of experience, with a close second being their location. Lawyers…

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What Is the Legal Difference Between Sexual Assault and Rape

In Michigan all crimes involving sexual assault go by the broad term of criminal sexual conduct. These are crimes involving some degree of sexual violence. The word “rape” does not itself appear within our criminal laws. Instead, rape is used as a generic term to refer to what happens when…

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First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan

Michigan Criminal Sexual Conduct, commonly referred to as CSC, is the unlawful sexual assault or touching or penetration of another. In Michigan, there are four separate sexual offenses each defined by the acts of behaviors of the alleged offender. Each level of sexual act offense is called a “degree.” Within…

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What Are the Penalties for Drunk Driving in Michigan?

In a Michigan operating while intoxicated case, also called OWI/DUI, the penalties will be based on the severity and nature of the offense, and your prior record. Possible penalties include jail time, license suspension or revocation, fines, costs, community service and probation. How Much Jail Time Will I Get? A person…

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Finding a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan

Michigan Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys The Barone Defense Firm consists of some of Michigan’s top Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers. Lead Federal Attorney Keith Corbett is a former United States Attorney. He has been practicing federal criminal law for more than 35 years, and has received numerous awards for his skillful…

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Michigan CSAM and Federal Child Pornography Lawyer

There are many possible legal defenses available to a child pornography attorney. An investigation for the alleged possession, distribution, or production of a photo or video containing child pornography, can lead to charges in either the State or Federal Systems. Sometimes, you can be charged in both systems. If you’re…

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What to Know About the Sex Offender Registry (SORA) in Michigan

What to Know About the Sex Offender Registry in Michigan When Is SORA Registration Necessary in Michigan? In the past, many violations that would trigger sex offender registration were prosecuted under the old Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) even when the violation was a result of a mistake, ignorance, or…

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