A driver is shown opening a beer while sitting in the drivers seat of a car on private property

Practically everyone is aware that drinking and driving on public roads can land you in jail with a drunk driving charge. Many also believe that if you’re on private property doing the same thing, you’re in the clear. However this is a common misconception and will land you in trouble just as if you were […]

George Law featured on Hour Detroit Magazine

Criminal defense and family law are highly competitive areas of law with a wide variety of different law firms and attorneys to choose from. As with other areas of the legal field, competition promotes excellence and George Law has consistently been recognized as one of the top law firms in Michigan and the greater Detroit […]

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“Making it onto the list of top criminal defense attorneys in Michigan, George Law has cemented its place as one of Detroit’s most highly regarded law firms. Expertise.com has recognized their hard work through a multifaceted analysis, giving them one of the highest awards.” ROYAL OAK, MICH. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 27, 2021 The State of Michigan […]

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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 […]

Wooden table with handcuffs on it next to an open bottle of pills symbolizing drug laws. The drugs are spilled all over the table.

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 […]

A breathalyzer device is shown with a reading of 0.00. The device is next to car keys and an empty beer bottle on a wooden table.

In 2011, the State of Michigan enacted a law that allowed certain DUI offenders to avoid license revocation by entering a Sobriety Court Program. The program was created in an effort to overcome and combat alcoholism and substance abuse addiction. Rather than punishing an offender, the program will help an alcoholic or addict overcome their substance dependency problem. Ultimately, […]

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Blood Alcohol Content – BAC Limits in The United States The level of intoxication someone experiences is based on their blood alcohol content (BAC). Your BAC not only has an effect on your sobriety, but also influences the possible penalties you may face in regards to drunk driving. To put this in perspective, let’s discuss […]

Front entrance of the 43rd District Court in Hazel Park. It's a brown and beige colored courthouse building

Oakland County’s 43rd District Court system handles a large number of cases ranging from simple traffic matters all the way to probation and felony and misdemeanor cases. Located in the south central portion of the county, this court system covers cases in Ferndale, Hazel Park and Madison Heights. In order to provide the best service possible to […]

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Located in the southern portion of Oakland County, the 43rd District Court handles a variety of cases that vary from simple traffic infractions all the way to probation and criminal cases involving felonies and misdemeanors. Serving the south central portion of the county, this court system covers cases in Ferndale, Hazel Park and Madison Heights. […]

Front entrance to the 43rd District Court in Ferndale. The courthouse is a two story brick building along the road.

Oakland County’s 43rd District Court system handles a wide variety of cases in the southern section of the county. This includes cases ranging from simple traffic matters all the way to probation and felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Included in this court system are three divisions, with a separate court in each of the three […]