Kevin C. Johnson's Guides

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer: 5 Things to Ask Your Bankruptcy Lawyer Before Hiring.

The decision to file bankruptcy is a serious decision to make, and one people make reluctantly. Many people are unfamiliar with the process and not knowing if you are choosing the right bankruptcy lawyer only makes a difficult decision more frustrating. Keep these five questio...

Can I Keep My Retirement Assets if I File for Bankruptcy?

Many people believe that they will lose their retirement assets if they file for bankruptcy. This short video will explain why you will not lose your retirement assets if you file for bankruptcy. Before you cash in your IRA to pay debts, come talk to me. The consultation is free ...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: Can I Legally Refuse the Preliminary Breath Test in Michigan?

The preliminary breath test (PBT), sometimes called the portable breath test, is a portable device that police officers carry that is used to measure breath alcohol during a stop. After the officer has conducted the field sobriety test (FST), and the officer still believes ...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: What are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests in Michigan?

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) were developed by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) in order to assist the officer in determining probable cause to arrest a driver for DUI (or in Michigan, OWI-Operating While Intoxicated) and to supp...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: Can I Refuse the Field Sobriety Tests (FST)?

If you are pulled over in Michigan, one of the first things the officer will ask is "will you submit to the Field Sobriety Tests (FST)?". Before we discuss whether you should refuse them, we need to know a little bit more about what those tests are. The field sobriety test...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: 10 Things to Know When You Are Pulled Over for DUI in Michigan

Do you know your rights when you are pulled over for a DUI in Michigan (in Michigan it is known as OWI-Operating While intoxicated)? What you do or don't do could have ramifications on your case. Read this article and know your rights. The police must have a reason to pull...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: Should I Tell the Cop I've Been Drinking if Asked?

"Have you been drinking tonight?" This is the first question an officer will ask if he suspects you of a DUI (or in Michigan, OWI) and what you say at this point will have ramifications on your case. At this point the officer only has a suspicion and is looking for more ev...

Metro-Detroit Criminal Lawyer: Why Casey Anthony Was Found Not Guilty.

I was sitting up in Northern Michigan, enjoying my vacation when the Casey Anthony verdict came in. I decided to check my facebook and twitter to see what had come down. Within minutes, I saw enraged, bewildered, astonished, and angry posts over the verdicts. It seemed the cour...

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Metro-Detroit Divorce Lawyer: What is "No Fault" Divorce in Michigan?

So, you've heard of no fault insurance, but have you heard of "no fault" divorce? No fault divorce is the law in Michigan and it governs how a divorce is handled. Simply stated, the only thing that has to be alleged in a divorce complaint is "that there has been a breakdow...

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer: I Need A Cheap Bankruptcy ’cause I’m Broke

Your Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyer took a call this week and a potential client in need and these were the first words out of his mouth. Now if you have been following my articles, you know I wrote before on why it's not a good idea to price shop your bankruptcy lawyer. If you didn't...