Like in most other states, having a BAC of .08 can be enough grounds to be charged with a DUI/OWI in Michigan. However, Michigan law has a separate offense reserved for those with a BAC of .17 or higher. Compared to a standard DUI/OWI charge which already carries significant penalties upon convic...
Interviewer: Lets talk about no-contact orders or protection orders or restraining orders. How do they work and are they all the same thing?
Paul Tafelski Michigan criminal defense attorney: Theyre not all the same thing but they are very similar in what they actually do. A no-contact order is t...
There can be no doubt that domestic violence is a serious matter under Michigans Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Act. However you are in a very difficult position if the allegations against you are untrue exaggerated or based upon ulterior motives. Unfortunately false accusations of do...
When you are charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan there is a good chance you will be put on probation as part of your OWI sentencing. Typically one requirement of OWI probation is that you abstain from consuming alcoholic beverages.
Michigan employs a number of techniques t...
Being charged with operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence (OWI/DUI) in Michigan can be a confusing and challenging time. Even the refusal of a chemical test or aggressive driving behaviors can result in additional DUI charges being filed against you. An individual can face a l...
Criminal records are official documents detailing criminal offenses committed by an individual in Michigan. These records will include information regarding arrests, indictments, dispositions, and convictions collected from police records, other law enforcement agencies, the court system, and any...
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