If you have been charged with a domestic-violence crime, the judge may have entered a “No-Contact Order” while the case was pending. What exactly does this mean? How does it work? This article helps explain the meaning and parameters of a No-Contact Order. When you are arraigned for a domestic-violence crime, the judge will often […]
We live in the #MeToo era. A record number of female victims have sought justice for physical and sexual abuse by male aggressors. Though this is positive progress, it eliminates from consideration a huge category of victims who face the same type of abuse at the hands of others. In fact, you may be quite surprised […]
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Under Michigan law, it is a crime to threaten to harm or to actually harm an intimate partner. Michigan domestic violence laws were enacted to benefit victims of these sorts of crimes. However, in too many cases innocent individuals are falsely accused of having committed domestic violence. Just being charged with such conduct can lead […]
As Michigan DUI defense lawyers, we are often asked ‘do you have to take a breathalyzer test if you get pulled over in Michigan?’ This is not a straightforward question. George Law is Lead Counsel Verified and recognized as certified experts in DUI defense. We have the knowledge, experience, and expertise to keep you out […]
In Michigan, the crime of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) is taken very seriously. In fact, the State of Michigan is known to enforce some of the harshest DUI laws and penalties in the entire country. These penalties are enhanced when there’s a passenger involved who’s under the age of 16. Under certain circumstances, the offender can be […]
For victims of abuse, the governor’s quarantine order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 puts them in a nightmare situation: they’ve been locked into a confined space with their biggest nightmare — their abuser. The quarantine is a particularly stressful time for everybody, but it presents additional challenges for abused individuals. Their safety is further compromised […]
Michigan has strict DUI laws. Unsurprisingly, the courts give elevated sentences to drivers who kill people or cause serious injuries. Michigan OWI causing death carries a minimum sentence of 15 years behind bars. These are difficult cases, but we help accused people by exploring defenses. George Law is Lead Counsel Verified and recognized as certified experts in […]
Drunk people often fall asleep in parked cars. They often don’t realize they can be arrested for DUI/OWI in a parked car in Michigan, but criminal attorneys in Detroit Michigan see it often. In Michigan, the charge of operating while intoxicated goes beyond driving a car under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It includes […]
Driving “super drunk” carries a heavy penalty. Police recently arrested a Michigan lawmaker and charged her with being “super drunk” in Michigan after she drove into a guardrail. ABC News reported Rep. Rebekah Warren’s black jeep Cherokee was allegedly seen swerving on Interstate-75. Auburn Hills police caught up with her. Police dash cam footage showed her […]
