Your criminal charges have been pending for a little while now, so you naturally regard the prosecutor’s offer of a plea deal with equal parts relief and suspicion. On one hand, a plea deal could make your life a lot easier. On the other, you’re curious why the...
Year: 2020
Your DUI defense makes a difference after an arrest
When you go out for drinks, you’re always cautious that you don’t have more than a single drink per hour. You want to get a good buzz, but you don’t want to be so intoxicated that you can’t drive safely. Normally, you stay where you are for an hour after you stop...
When did you know you were getting divorced?
You’ve started planning for divorce. Maybe you haven’t told your spouse yet, but you’re looking into your options and taking preliminary steps to gather the paperwork that you’ll need. It’s clear to you that you are going to end your marriage sooner rather than later....
Remember these points during custody negotiations
One of the most difficult things for divorced parents to do is to figure out how to help their children thrive after the split. The child custody arrangement is one of the cornerstones of this occurring, so it’s imperative that parents get things in order quickly. If...
Considering a trial separation? Preparation is critical.
If one or both spouses are uncertain about whether they wish to end their marriage, they have an option to test a trial separation. A trial separation allows spouses to carefully consider the decision to divorce, all while they experience what a divorce might be like...
What is a gray divorce?
Gray divorce is certainly not a technical term but merely applies to many divorce cases when people are in their 50s, 60s or beyond. There are other names for it, such as silver divorce, but they all refer to the same thing: People who are later in life and deciding...
Michigan professionals charged with an OWI face career risks
In Michigan, state prosecutors and law enforcement officials refer to drunk driving offenses as operating while intoxicated (OWI). An OWI charge carries a variety of consequences depending on whether there were aggravating factors at the time of your arrest and your...
Can Breathalyzers detect other substances?
Recreational marijuana officially became legal in Michigan back in 2018. However, there are still strict regulations surrounding the use of marijuana. Individuals must be over 21, and they can only have up to 2.5 ounces on their person. Much like alcohol, it is also...
Who gets the dog in the divorce?
Our pets can be an important part of our families. The moment families bring a furry, lovable little dog or cat home, they become an integral part of the household and the heart. That is why, when couples pursue a divorce, many of them wonder: who will keep the family...
Michigan Supreme Court establishes new rule in criminal cases
As we see on television programs, evidence plays a large role in a criminal case. Prosecutors must “prove beyond a reasonable doubt” that an individual committed a crime. Often, this evidence is collected in the discovery process. What is the discovery process?...