Since 1980, there has been a sharp rise in incarceration rates in the U.S. and this has resulted in one in three working-age Americans having a criminal record. The reality is that having a criminal record¬–even for a misdemeanor offense can create a lifelong barrier...
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Do We Need Marijuana Limits For Drivers
It is a well-accepted notion that there is a point where individuals become too impaired to drive after consuming alcohol. Accordingly, Michigan laws punish motor vehicles operators who drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. But what is the...
4 Steps to Getting Your Michigan Driver’s License Restored
Getting around without a car can be a challenge—especially in Michigan where public transportation options are spotty. If a bus won’t take you to where you need to go, if your family or friends aren’t available to drive you, and if you don’t have extra money for a cab...
Erasing a Criminal Record
Having a criminal record can be a major setback in Michigan, where job applications, professional licenses, landlords, and even employers may ask for your criminal history. But if you’ve been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, you may be able to get your record...
Confidential Informants
Michigan police officers know that collecting information on drug dealers and ultimately making arrests can be difficult without insider information. To get closer to those who are manufacturing or trafficking drugs, they often seek the help of a person who is facing...
3 Factors That Influence Eyewitness Accounts
Eyewitness identification is widely recognized as a cause of wrongful convictions in the U.S. and, according to a policy review by The Justice Project, accounts for “more wrongful convictions than all other causes combined.” While eyewitness identification is critical...
Michigan Texting and Driving Laws
Sending a text message while driving may be a convenient way of getting the word out. You might be running late to work, in the midst of a minor emergency, or trying to respond to an urgent message when you decide to pull out your phone. But driving and texting in...
Driver Assessment And Appeal Division (DAAD)
If you’ve been living without a driver’s license, you understand the difficulty of having to rely on family and friends for rides, of having to take public transportation, and of walking or bicycling to get wherever you need to go. But the pain of being license-less...
Driver’s License Review Hearings
If you’ve lost your driver’s license due to an OWI or other offense, you’re likely itching to get back to driving again. Relying on family and friends can be difficult, especially when you have places to be and people to see. But with limited public transpiration...
Michigan Super Drunk Penalties
A night out on the town, maybe a few drinks during a Tiger’s game, a few more after the Tiger’s victory, and a decision to drive home while intoxicated could have serious consequences if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is over .17. In October of 2010, Michigan...