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Our Grand Rapids DUI attorney often receives questions about DUI stops or arrests with concerns about the right to refuse a breath test. While many people relate their various experiences or act as arm-chair lawyers, it’s best to speak with someone with the background and experience to provide y...

Most of us have experienced the unnerving experience of hearing a siren and seeing red lights in our rearview mirrors. However, when that detention by a police officer leads to an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), the stakes and costs significantly increase. A DUI conviction can result ...

There are certain rules that apply in order for a police officer to make a lawful DUI traffic stop. Your Grand Rapids DUI attorney has outlined below the personal observation requirement for reasonable suspicion in the case of DUI stops. WHAT IS REASONABLE SUSPICION? In order to be in lawful, DUI st...

When you have been arrested, bail will usually be offered to you so that you do not have to wait in jail until your court date. Your Grand Rapids criminal defense law firm can help you with the process of making bail. Your criminal defense attorney will also be able to advise you on the…...

It is not uncommon for a criminal law case to be based on the following scenario: the police allegedly observe an individual handling some contraband, such as a gun or illegal drugs, approach that person and he or she discards the item. The police then retrieve the item and use it as evidence to ma...

A DUI attorney in Grand Rapids will educate you about the offenses you are alleged to have committed. YOUR DUI ATTORNEY IN GRAND RAPIDS WILL EXPLAIN THE ELEMENTS OF DUI CHARGES For the prosecutor to secure a conviction in a DUI case, the elements must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. If there ar...

After a criminal arrest, you might feel nervous, frustrated, or angry, so you might want to immediately contact a seasoned Grand Rapids criminal attorney. The length of time from your arrest until your first time in court, also called the initial appearance, can seem unending, especially when you ar...

Attending your bail hearing is important and should never be neglected. Failing to appear for your bail hearing will only make the hearing much more difficult for your attorney. Even past failures to appear at a bail hearing can be used against you at your current hearing. If you have ever failed to...

A criminal defense lawyer in Grand Rapids can explain the constitutional rules regarding bail and the amount that a court can order on a particular defendant. Additionally, he or she can discuss arguments that support a defendant’s request for a reduction in bail. GOALS OF BAIL Your criminal defen...

The principle of “innocent until proven guilty” is a fundamental cornerstone of our justice system. It means if you have been charged with a crime, you are presumed innocent unless the prosecution is able to prove your guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” The state must convince the jury “to...