Most police agencies in Michigan use dash cams to record citizen interactions. This means that if you’ve been arrested for DUI or Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan, there is an excellent chance that a dash-cam video exists. Every drunk driving arrest is different, and not every video recording is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…