Legal Articles, DUI-DWI

Medical Marijuana DUI: Court Rules Prosecutors Must Prove Drivers "Under the Influence"

Discussing the Michigan Supreme Court's recent decision in Peo v Koon which states that medical marijuana users must be "under the influence" before being convicted of OWI.

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.

Hardship Driver's License Appeal

When can someone with a suspended or revoked license apply to the circuit court for a hardship driver's license.

Fleeing & Eluding

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

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Recommends States to Lower BAC to .05 for DUIs

Discusion and detail of the NTSB's new recommendations for DUI laws and penalties including lowering the BAC requirement from .08 to .05.

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.

Michigan DUI Attorney Discusses Getting Intoxicated Driver Off The Road

Daughter’s text message just may get one more DUI / drunk driver off the road. If you have any legal questions, contact our Michigan DUI Attorney 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.

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