Legal Articles, Felony

Michigan OWI: "Operating" a Motor Vehicle Defined

Discusses in depth what constitutes "operating" a motor vehicle for purposes of a DUI or OWI.

Resisting & Obstructing

Michigan's Resisting & Obstructing statute including definitions, penalties, defenses, and recent case law.

Retail Fraud AKA Shoplifting

Detailing Michigan's Retail Fraud or Shoplifting statute and penalties.

Fleeing & Eluding

Detailing Michigan's Fleeing & Eluding statutes and the various penalties and defenses.

Criminal Attorneys in Michigan Discuss AG Schuette Opposes Bill

AG Schuette opposes bill to decriminalize pot Rep. Jeff Irwin by Michigan Criminal Attorney. If you have any legal questions, contact our Michigan Criminal Attorneys at (877) 737-8800.

What You Need to Know If You Are Arrested for Operating a Marijuana Grow House

If you are under investigation or in custody and facing charges of cultivation of marijuana, you may be subject to serious penalties that can deprive your of your liberty and have an adverse impact on your future.

Steps in a Michigan Criminal Case

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

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.

An Introduction to Field Sobriety Tests in Michigan

This article provides a brief overview of field sobriety tests in Michigan. Every driver should be aware of correct procedures to ensure that they are not taken advantage of if they find themselves in this situation.

Ryan Widmer Found Guilty in Warren County Bath Tub Case

Warren County Attorney Gabe Moorman Discusses the conviction of the bath tub murderer, Ryan Widmer, in February of 2011.

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