Michigan Criminal Defense Legal Guides (8 found)

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Written by Daniel A. Damman
Contributor Level 3

Retain an attorney with whom you have rapport and who you trust. Remember that the choices you make regarding your criminal charges can follow you for a lifetime. Seek an attorney with whom you are comfortable and who will give you sound legal advice, not just tell you what you want to hear.
Paul J. Stablein
Written by Paul J. Stablein
Contributor Level 4

If you or a family member has been convicted of a felony following a trial in Michigan, the law grants an automatic right to appeal the conviction within 42 days of sentencing.
James Warren Amberg
Written by James Warren Amberg
Contributor Level 3

Most people who are arrested for OWI/DUI assume that they can't win their case if they tested over the legal limit, since they were caught "red-handed" in the act of the crime. However, many of these cases are beatable by getting evidence suppressed in court. There are many ways to accomplish this:
Joshua Blanchard
Written by Joshua Blanchard
Contributor Level 4

The following is a course of action you may wish to consider if stopped by a police officer while driving in Michigan.
James Warren Amberg
Written by James Warren Amberg
Contributor Level 3

Throughout Michigan, many courts use their "contempt" power in punishing probationers for probation violations. Specifically, the probationer is issued an order to show cause why they shouldn't be held in contempt of court for violating their probation. These cases can be won.
Michael J. Nichols
Written by Michael J. Nichols
Contributor Level 4

It is difficult to choose an attorney. It is even more difficult in a practice area in which so many attorneys handle cases. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Michael J. Nichols
Written by Michael J. Nichols
Contributor Level 4

Many people think that they can talk their way out of a DUI charge ... nothing could be further from the truth.
Cullen Christopher Harkness
Written by Cullen Christopher Harkness
Contributor Level 3

This guide is intended to serve as an initial indicator of whether or not an attorney should be hired to potentially reduce a civil infraction moving violation.

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