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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 ...

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 ne...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI In criminal cases involving drugs or alcohol, it is common for the court to order that the accused citizen be evaluated by a psychologist or social worker to determine whether he has a substance abuse problem — either while the case is pending or after ...

Criminal Lawyer in Grand Rapids, Michigan Being falsely accused of a crime can be terrifying, frustrating, and stressful. And in many ways, we hope that our system is designed to ensure that someone who is falsely accused of a crime will be able to avoid being charged with a crime due to good police...

The Holmes Youthful Trainee Act is a deferral program within the Michigan criminal justice system that requires young people between the ages of 17 and 24 to admit guilt to a criminal offense and be placed on probation for a specific period of time. If they are assigned as a Youthful Trainee and suc...