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April 16

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI , Expungement
Date: April 16, 2023
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Drunk Driving Expungement: A Step by Step Guide

If you have been convicted of drunk driving in Michigan, you may be wondering if there is any way to clear your criminal record. Fortunately, Michigan law provides a process for individuals to set aside certain criminal convictions, including drunk driving convictions. This process is known as a dru...

April 16

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: April 16, 2023
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What will my lawyer ask me about at a hearing for a Michigan drunk driving expungement?

Getting a drunk driving conviction set aside can be a complicated and stressful process, especially when you will have to testify at the hearing. If you have decided to pursue this route, it’s important to understand what your lawyer will ask you at the hearing. The things that the court will ...

October 19

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: DUI
Tags: criminal defense lawyer
Date: October 19, 2019
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The Basics of a DUI Traffic Stop

Criminal Lawyer Having a good time out and about with friends is the way you may choose to blow off steam after a long work week. You are smart enough to know when to cut yourself off from partaking in adult beverages, so you feel confident that your drive home will be without incident. However,&hel...

August 02

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: August 2, 2019
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Trial Skills Training Student Materials

For trial skills training students who do not have their own case to work on, here are the materials for the sample case that you can utilize during the training program: Preliminary Exam Transcript Sample Case Exhibit 1 Sample Case Exhibit 2 Sample Case Police Report...

April 01

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: April 1, 2019
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How Much Time Does It Take to Get My Driver’s License Back After It’s Revoked?

When facing an accusation of operating while intoxicated, many people worry about whether they are going to go to jail, or how much it’s going to cost them. It’s also important, particularly for people who have already been convicted of a driving offense in the past, to consider what impact a ne...

February 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI
Date: February 21, 2019
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DUI Services and Information

Criminal Defense Attorney You may feel hopeless and convinced that your DUI charge is an open and shut case. This may not be the case! If you hire an experienced DUI lawyer, they can help you strategize ways to minimize your sentence and/or charges and work on a solid defense together. You do not ha...

February 17

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: February 17, 2019
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4 Ways a Lawyer Can Help You Win a Drug Possession Case

Criminal Defense Lawyer The current war on drugs has brought drug usage and possession to the forefront of people’s minds. And while some states and laws are getting tougher, others are becoming more lenient, especially in the case of legalizing marijuana. This is why it’s so important to have a...

February 08

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: February 8, 2019
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The 411 on 420: An Update on the Recent Changes in Michigan’s Marijuana Laws

The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA) legalized the use and possession of marijuana. While some are hesitant about the impact it may have, Michigan voters have spoken and marijuana is legal in Michigan, subject to regulation and government oversight by the department of licen...

January 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: January 21, 2019
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Sex Crime Lawyer Grand Rapids, MI

Sex Crime Lawyer Grand Rapids, MI Being accused of sex crime can be absolutely horrific. It can have detrimental effects on your life, career, reputation, and family. If you are convicted, you might even have a very serious criminal history record. Depending on the charge, lengthy prison sentences o...

January 17

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
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Date: January 17, 2019
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Understanding Sexual Assault

Criminal Lawyer In the past few years, the subject of sexual assault has become more common, as allegations against big names have taken over news headlines. Still, many victims fail to report acts of sexual assault. For many, this is because of fear and uncertainty of how things will turn out. Othe...