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First Offense OWI in Michigan

Description of the various OWI or DUI charges you can be facing for a first offense in Michigan and what the legal penalties and consequrences are as well as when to accept a plea offer and when to go to trial.

What to do When the Police Pull You Over

A guide on what to do when the police pull you over whether it's for speeding, traffic infractions, or suspicion of a DUI.

When Can the Police Legally Search You

A guide on when the police can legally search you and what is needed so the police can legally search you pursuant to the Fourth Amendment.

Michigan Preliminary Exam-- To Waive or Not to Waive

A guide to Michigan's Preliminary Exam: what it is, what the standard and burden of proof is, when is it a good idea to have the hearing and when is it a good idea to waive the hearing.

Steps in a Michigan Criminal Case

Roadmap for the steps in a Michigan criminal case for both felonies and misdemeanors.

Sentencing Guidelines

Michigan Sentencing Guidelines for felony convictions. Describes the purpose and how they are scored to give the judge an idea as the range of sentence that should be imposed.

Search Warrant Exceptions

When the police can search you and seize evicence without getting a search warrant.

Romeo & Juliet Laws

Romeo & Juliet Law which allows for certain sex offenders to apply to be removed from the requirement of registering as as sex offender on the sex offender registry.

Michigan Probation Violations

What constitutes a probation violation and what your rights are when you are violated by your probation officer. Describes the procedure and what the standards and burden of proof are.

Miranda Warnings

What the Miranda Warnings are, when they apply, and what the consequences of a Miranda violation is.

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