Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower Michigan.
Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower michigan.
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College is a time when freedom and exploration can cause young adults to make harmful decisions such as substance abuse. Drinking alcohol is becoming a rite of passage for these teenagers and young adults. They drink simply to get drunk. Binge drinking is when an...
Imagine this scenario: You're going about your day, minding your own business, when suddenly, law enforcement officers approach you and conduct a search without a warrant. You may wonder if this is legal, or if the arrest violates your rights. Warrantless searches can...
Theft is perhaps the most common crime ever known. It can escalate into more serious property crimes from simple acts of taking something of low value. Sometimes the sense of accomplishment or satisfaction leads the thief to commit larger crimes. But what if the thief...
Our 20-year old client was a sophomore in college and had a bright future ahead of them. Unfortunately, they had a run-in with the law and were arrested for operating while intoxicated in Clinton County. Attorney DeBruin, having had significant training on the...
College students are known for having a good time, but when alcohol is involved, things can quickly take a turn for the worse. The consequences can be especially harsh if you are a college student charged with a DUI/OWI. Here is what you need to know about the unique...
The future seems bright for Michigan residents now that they can have a do-over with the Clean Slate Act without the inconveniences of an application process. The new automatic expungement sets aside certain misdemeanors and low-level, non-violent offenses from the...
An out-of-state CDL holder was recently cited for careless driving in Livingston County. Attorney DeBruin, being familiar with this county and the prosecutors, made some suggestions for the client to complete in order to mitigate the damages in his case. She also did...
Whether you need to make a large purchase, pay off debts, or even make the occasional emergency expense, taking out a personal loan could get you out of a financial pickle. And while it may be tempting to lie about your current salary or employment status to secure...
Governor Whitmer signed the Clean Slate Act of 2021, allowing Michigan residents to expunge non-violent crimes from their records. It will enable first-time operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders to clear their driving and public record of any offense. The state...
Today, identity theft charges are more severe than ever in Michigan. The state's Identity Theft Protection Act enforces strengthened legal protections against this crime, making identity theft a felony. It establishes the following penalties for this crime, depending...