The law governing white-collar crimes is complex and not particularly well known by the average individual. For this reason, many well-intentioned people find themselves facing criminal charges when they had no idea they were breaking the law. Unfortunately, ignorance...
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Assault Charges Dismissed for 45-Year-Old Mother
A 45-year-old mother was accused of assaulting another woman at their sons’ basketball game more than 1 ½ years ago. Attorney Tiffany DeBruin was retained mid-way through the case after a jury had been selected in the 55th District Court. A 14-year-old boy was...
Plea Obtained in Ingham County Case
When an individual in Ingham County was recently charged with counterfeit identification (which is punishable by up to five years behind bars and/or $10,000 in fines) and possession of fraudulent credit card (which can be punishable by up to four years’ incarceration...
Felony Drug Charges Reduced in Clinton County
Recently, an individual in Clinton County was charged with possession of methamphetamines and possession of analogues. If found guilty of both offenses, the man could face up to 10 years in prison and $17,000 in fines. Wanting to avoid convictions on both felony...
Domestic Violence in Lansing Child Custody Cases
Child custody disputes are never pleasant, and ones that involve domestic violence can be especially difficult. It takes a lot of courage and determination to start the process and see it through to the end. While it’s difficult to predict the outcome, it’s critical...
A Guide to Child Custody in Lansing, MI
A relationship break-up is an emotionally painful and stressful time for any couple. When children are involved it can be even more upsetting as decisions must be made regarding child custody. At the heart of all child custody decisions is doing what is in the best...
Ingham County Felony Embezzlement Case Dismissed
When an individual in Ingham County found themselves in trouble after getting charged with felony embezzlement, they reached out to DeBruin Law PLLC for help. Wanting to help the client avoid harsh penalties such as thousands of dollars in fines, incarceration, and...
Full Driving Privileges Restored for Michigan Man
Obtaining a driver’s license is a momentous occasion for many people. Maintaining such a license, however, can be a challenge. When one finds themselves in trouble for a traffic violation or another criminal offense, a suspension or revocation of their license is...
What to Expect If You’re Charged With Probation Violation
If you get convicted of a crime, a judge may choose to sentence you to a term of probation instead of jail. Probation is a form of supervised release, under which your freedom is conditioned on the successful completion of certain requirements. Depending on the case,...
Eaton County OWI Case Closed as Careless Driving
Recently, an individual in Eaton County found themselves in some trouble when they blew .11% and .12% results for a BAC (blood alcohol content) test. As a result, they were charged with OWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated). Wanting to avoid the consequences...