Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower Michigan.
Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower michigan.
Confident In The Fight,
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Police in Michigan have a job to do which is to enforce the laws of the state. Part of this job includes needing to investigate various crimes and try to determine who is at fault. There are certain rules that they must follow while they are investigating though. One...
Custody cases can be challenging for everyone involved. When one parent is granted primary custody of a child and the other parent is not happy with that decision, they may appeal the court’s ruling, causing yet another a custody battle to begin in the Court of...
In late October 2010, a new law referred to as the “High Alcohol Enhanced Penalty Law” came into effect in the state of Michigan addressing a certain class of first time DUI offenders – specifically those with very high blood-alcohol content (BAC) readings. Known as...
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure. In addition to this federal protection, Michigan’s state Constitution enacted in 1963 also supports this right by specifically prohibiting the...
If you have been charged with a DUI / OWI in Michigan, you may be wondering what your next move should be. You may know you have to plead guilty or not guilty, but which is likely to bring about the best results for you? You may think pleading guilty right away is the...
A recent report authored by one of the country’s leading criminologists, experienced criminal justice lawyers, and statistical researchers examines how many people may be unnecessarily incarcerated in the U.S. Their findings are somewhat startling: 576,000 individuals...
In Michigan, a probation violation is not something to take lightly. The consequences are harsh since probation is often used as an alternative to incarceration, and if someone is found guilty of violating the terms of their probation, there is not much leniency. A...
Despite any parent’s obvious desire to put a child’s best interests first, domestic issues involving children can quickly become complicated or even contentious. In these delicate situations, it is best to contact a trusted attorney to look out for your best interests...
Being pulled over for driving under the influence can feel like a pretty hopeless situation – it seems like the law is on the side of the police, who are allowed to ask you to submit to a breath or blood test, and there’s little you feel you can do to argue your...
Being charged with a fraud-related crime in Michigan can have very serious consequences if you are convicted. Not only can these type of charges result in jail time and a mark on your criminal record, the stigma of using deception for financial gain can negatively...