Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower Michigan.
Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower michigan.
Confident In The Fight,
Committed To Your Defense
Getting pulled over for a traffic violation can be stressful. Getting a ticket can be annoying, and for some people, financially damaging. As a result, many drivers in the Lansing area shrug off their tickets, paying their fines as quickly as possible and moving on...
Having your driver’s license revoked is one of the many penalties that come with an OWI conviction in Michigan. When your license is restored, you may have a new appreciation for the privilege of having a valid driver’s license. However, the process of getting your...
In Michigan a DUI conviction can result in extensive problems, both personally and professionally. These challenges are exacerbated if the driver is operating a commercial vehicle. Since commercial drivers make their living behind the wheel, being convicted of DUI...
As you build your criminal defense, you have to look for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. In many instances, there are telltale signs that the prosecution’s case has holes. It’s up to you to spot them so that you can exploit them to your advantage, whether...
Minor exaggerations during negotiations might seem harmless, but our state treats serious misrepresentations as a potential crime called false pretense. This offense hinges on a person’s intent to defraud another individual when conducting a transaction or securing...
Michigan, like other states, is tough on drug crimes. While drug charges can range from minor possession to drug trafficking, an allegation of possession of a schedule I controlled substance is treated seriously and is punished as such. Thus, it is important that you...
You are probably familiar with both assault and battery and may believe they are the same crime. This is a common misconception. While both are types of violent crime, there are distinct differences between the crimes of assault and battery in Michigan. In fact, you...
In Michigan, being charged and convicted with operating while intoxicated can cause a litany of challenges in a person’s life. In addition to the penalties after the conviction such as losing driving privileges, fines and jail time, it is a dark spot on their record...
In Clinton County, our client was facing a serious charge of embezzlement involving $100,000 or more. This type of allegation carries severe consequences, including potential prison time and significant financial penalties. When Attorney DeBruin took on the case, she...
Facing allegations of white collar wrongdoing can feel overwhelming, and it is natural to wonder if indemnity clauses or certain insurance policies might help. In Michigan, business officers often rely on indemnity agreements and liability insurance as financial...