Have you ever used a friend’s prescription pain pills for a headache or picked up grandma’s medication at the pharmacy? While that might seem innocent, it could be illegal. Can you be charged for having someone else’s prescription? Unfortunately, under Michigan law, those situations might lead to criminal charges. Having a prescription drug that wasn’t…
If you’ve been hurt in an accident or due to someone’s negligence, many people often wonder: How long do you have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan? This answer will depend on a few things, such as the type of injury case you have. Michigan has strict deadlines called statutes of limitations. Unfortunately,…
Imagine you are driving home on a snowy Michigan evening. Another car slides through an intersection and crashes into you. You are shaken up, your car is totaled, and you are facing weeks of medical appointments. Then a thought pops into your head. Michigan is a no fault state, so does that mean you cannot…
Being pulled over and charged with operating while intoxicated in Michigan is a frightening experience, especially if it is your first offense. You may be worried about jail time, losing your license, or even how this charge will affect your career and family life. The truth is that Michigan takes OWI offenses seriously, but the…
Michigan enforces some of the strictest drug possession laws in the Midwest. Even a single charge can bring life-altering consequences. A conviction can affect where you live, the type of job you can get, and even your ability to continue your education. The law treats these cases seriously, and so should anyone who finds themselves…
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Michigan, it is easy to feel like you are in over your head. The system can be intimidating. Courtrooms, formal procedures, legal documents—they all start to blur together. But even though things may seem stacked against you, there are clear steps in the process….
You are driving home after a night out and see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. An officer stops you and asks if you have been drinking. A few minutes later, they request that you take a breath test. What do you do? Can you refuse? Michigan drivers often find themselves in this stressful situation…
Being pulled over and charged with OWI in Michigan is a moment most people never expect. It brings a rush of questions, worries about your future, and confusion about what to do next. You may be worried about keeping your license, how this will affect your job, or what happens when you go to court….
You don’t plan for a situation like this. One phone call, a knock at the door—suddenly you’re facing charges, and everything changes. It’s confusing, it’s overwhelming, and time isn’t on your side. Before anything else, you need to figure out who’s going to stand with you in court. That choice matters. Some lawyers handle criminal…
Getting charged with a crime in Michigan can leave you confused and stressed when you don’t know what the charges mean. Many people first ask if their charge is a misdemeanor or a felony, and how this difference affects them. Both types of charges are serious, but they can result in very different outcomes. If…
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