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Can I Restore My License After a DUI in Detroit?

Sep 16, 2025 in DUI

Losing your license after a DUI can feel like life in Detroit just got a lot smaller. Getting to work, shuttling kids, medical appointments, or classes becomes a daily puzzle. The good news is that many people do get back on the road, and it…

Can I Still Claim Self-Defense if I Used a Gun?

Aug 07, 2025 in Firearms Charges, Weapons

Firing or even pointing a gun in self-defense is a split-second decision that can change your life. In Michigan, that moment is judged later in the calm of a courtroom, with prosecutors, jurors, and judges weighing whether you were truly justified. The good news is…

Do I Have to Get a CPL in Detroit?

Jul 07, 2025 in Criminal Defense, Weapons

Carrying a gun is a serious choice, and Michigan law makes the rules clear. If you want to keep a pistol under your jacket or in the glove box, the law says you almost always need a Concealed Pistol License, often called a CPL. Many…

Can You Refuse Consent to a Police Search in Detroit?

Jun 02, 2025 in Criminal Defense

Even people who’ve done nothing wrong find themselves feeling nervous in the presence of law enforcement. You probably want to appear helpful and cooperative, but what is the cost, and are you putting yourself in harm’s way? When the police attempt to search you or…

MI Supreme Court Holds Ban On Life Sentences for Juveniles

May 06, 2025 in Criminal Defense, Legal Blog

In April 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court affirmed that mandatory life sentences without parole for juveniles and adults under 21 was unconstitutional and disproportionate under the state’s Constitution. The ruling applies retroactively to people currently serving life sentences in Michigan, granting anyone who matches the…