A 29-year old man was accused of Possession of Meth (a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison) and possession of fentanyl (a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison) in Clinton County. He knew he needed help and hired Lansing criminal defense law firm...
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OWI Charge Reduced to Civil Infraction
A 25-year old female was arrested for OWI in Ingham County, MI. She blew .11% on the BAC test. After reviewing the dash camera footage meticulously, attorney DeBruin and the client discussed filing a motion to suppress the arrest for lack of probable cause. Attorney...
Felony DUI/OWI Court Process in Ingham County
A felony DUI/OWI is the most serious category of impaired driving. In addition to the harsh collateral consequences that result from any impaired driving conviction, a felony DUI charge puts you at risk of serious prison time. Usually, felony DUI charges are brought...
Increase in Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Michigan has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. In response, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the stay-at-home order through the end of April and tightened restrictions. For most people, being forced to stay home is simply an inconvenience. But if you’re a victim...
Divorce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 is going to continue to spread, and for the foreseeable future, we’ll all have to limit how much time we spend in public and with other people. These rules are for our safety, but they are inconvenient. Sheltering in place is forcing a lot of people to make...
Obtaining Emergency Custody of Your Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic locks many of us inside our houses, the last think you want to worry about is the safety and health of your children. However, the sudden isolation can leave many desperately seeking access to their children and struggling to escape domestic...
We’re Monitoring COVID-19 & Here to Help
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many in and around Lansing. As the situation continues to evolve, DeBruin Law PLLC wants to reassure our clients and the community that we are taking this situation seriously, and putting safety measures in place that prioritize the...
New Law Eliminates Legal Limit in Drugged Driving Cases – State Must Prove Impairment
With Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018, a number of legal issues have arisen. Michigan has a zero-tolerance law on the books. Under this law, having any amount of a Schedule I drug in your system while driving is illegal. Marijuana is...
How to Know If You Have a Warrant in Ingham, Clinton, or Eaton Counties
If there is a warrant pending for your arrest, be proactive. The best thing you can do is contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Do not panic and flee the area. You should not simply turn yourself in or contact the authorities without first...
Drug Court Process of Felony Drug Cases in Lansing, MI
Not that long ago, a felony drug conviction meant that you were going to prison. Realizing that incarceration does not solve the problem, court systems across the country have established drug courts as an alternative. Michigan has established drug courts across the...