Detroit Legal Blog

New Law in Michigan Raises the Age of Juvenile Offenders

Nov 24, 2019 in Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law

Being arrested can have a lasting impact on your life. You may be facing a long legal process, and the charges filed against you can be found on your permanent record for years to come. Michigan prosecutors are often known to be very aggressive as…

Driving While High Laws – Marijuana DWI in Detroit

Nov 21, 2019 in Drug Crimes, Marijuana, OWI

Recreational marijuana users throughout the Detroit area rejoiced when Michigan became one of 11 US states that legalized pot for adults back in November 2018. They join the thousands of medical marijuana patients who can now consume cannabis-based products without fear of criminal charges. However,…

What Detroit Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know about DUIs

Nov 09, 2019 in DUI, OWI, Traffic

Thousands of Michigan residents are injured in DUI related car accidents every year, and police seek to detain as many intoxicated drivers as possible. The prosecution has a lot of power in deciding where your case goes, and how big of an impact it will…

Getting Your License Reinstated in Detroit After an OWI

Oct 09, 2019 in OWI, Traffic

If you have been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), your driver’s license will be suspended or revoked for a period of time that depends on how many prior OWI convictions you have received in the past, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and…

Getting an Aggravated Assault Charge Reduced in Detroit

Sep 09, 2019 in Assault, Criminal Defense

If you have been charged with aggravated assault, you may be facing serious time in prison, particularly if a weapon was involved in the alleged crime. In many cases, an attorney can examine the evidence in your case and negotiate with the prosecuting attorney to…