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The Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys at Blanchard Law provide personal service by keeping a low caseload. We are aggressive in our approach to fighting for our clients after an arrest, always treating them as individuals. Our lawyers are compassionate and we always take the time to get to know our clients’ situation. We are effective defense attorneys because we have the knowledge and skills necessary to defend your rights. If you have been accused or arrested for a serious crime, you need Blanchard Law on your side.
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 drunk driving expungement, and it can be […]
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 consider at the expungement […]
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, […]
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
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 new criminal conviction for […]
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 have […]
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 good defense lawyer on your […]
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 licensing and regulatory affairs. The stated intent of the […]
Sex Crime Lawyer Grand Rapids, MI Being accused of a 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 or jail time, and mandatory registration […]
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. Others may not even […]