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Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer For Fraud, Financial Crimes Crimes involving defrauding the government and financial improprieties may not involve violence but can still result in criminal charges and civil penalties. Because the federal government focuses on identifying and aggressively prosecuting individuals who commit them, being accused of one of these crimes will plunge you into […]

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Michigan Clean Slate A criminal record negatively impacts all aspects of your life. Whether you’re looking for work, getting a certification or license, or getting accepted into college or graduate school, your criminal background may hinder you. Fortunately, you can take steps to clear up some or all of your convictions. Michigan allows you to […]

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When an individual is arrested or charged with a criminal offense, having a good attorney can have a major impact on the legal outcome of their case. A criminal defense attorney with expertise and intimate knowledge of state laws and the local court systems is critical for a successful defense. The right attorney will possess […]

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Why You Need A Michigan Drug Crime Lawyer In Your Corner If you have been charged with a drug offense in Michigan, you could face serious consequences. Because the consequences of a drug conviction are so significant, it is crucial that you contact a skilled Michigan criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. George Law […]

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Your child’s school should be a place where they learn the skills that they need to become responsible adults. You trust that the teachers and administrators take their jobs seriously and would not do anything that could jeopardize their students. Unfortunately, recent headlines describing school shootings and sexual assaults have shown that schools are not […]

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What You Need To Know About Michigan Drug Court In Michigan, there is an Adult Treatment Court alternative that handles judicial proceedings involving chemically abusing and dependent non-violent adult drug offenders. Michigan has been a pioneer in the drug treatment court movement. Currently, there are 84 drug treatment courts in the state, 32 of which are […]

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Being charged with a drug crime in the state of Michigan can be devastating. The negative stigma of being a convicted felon accompanied by the shame and potential loss of income are just a few of the possible consequences. Many drug crimes also carry long prison terms and heavy fines. The best defense against being caught up […]

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When you are arrested for OWI in Michigan, you not only have to deal with your driving privileges being suspended, but you also have to go through the criminal justice process. Here’s more on how the typical criminal case works. Booking This is typically the first step in the criminal justice process. Here, you will […]

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By: Attorney G. Jack Burke A client recently contacted our office wondering if the so-called “77 Day Rule” could help his case.  He had done some online research and found the rule online. Even the Michigan Secretary of State website states that courts must decide drunk and drugged driving cases within 77 days of arrest. At […]

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Have you or has someone you know ever been charged with a first-time drug offense? Was the drug in question considered a controlled substance? A 7411 deferral may be possible. Under Michigan law, judges have the discretion to impose a non-criminal sanction (or punishment) on first-time drug offenders who commit less-serious crimes. If you are charged […]