As the prevalence of drinking and driving continues, especially around the holiday season, it is a sad reality that as criminal defense attorneys, we expect to see a large number of our clients arrested on a variety of drinking and driving related ch…
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In 2010 the State of Michigan passed the so called “super drunk” law which imposes higher penalties for persons arrested having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .17 or higher. Under the state-imposed “super drunk” law, first-t…
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In Michigan, if a person chooses to drive on a suspended license, they may be facing a misdemeanor charge. This is only if it is a first time offense and there is not an accident involved. The penalties of the misdemeanor offense include up to 93 day…
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When being arrested for a DUI / OWI, the law enforcement officer will generally ask you to take a chemical test. A chemical test can include a breath test, blood test or urine test and a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level will be determined from…
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Drug crime penalties in Michigan are harsh and can taint an individual’s criminal record severely. The penalties vary according to the type of crime, the type of drug and the amount of drug. Possession of marijuana charges are punishable by up…
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After experiencing a criminal conviction, your life will never be the same. Even if your penalties were minimal such as fines or a month in jail followed by time spent on probation, there is a large possibility that the many years following your offe…
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Often we are contacted by potential clients wanting to pursue a claim against a dog owner for injuries sustained in a dog attack. Most of these potential clients have horrific scarring from the dog’s teeth, some have broken bones caused by the…
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Last September, Drew Peterson was charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, in after a long, highly publicized trial in court. On Thursday, Peterson attended his sentencing hearing where he was awarded 38 years in prison for his crimes…
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