Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower Michigan.
Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower michigan.
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Having your driver’s license revoked is one of the many penalties that come with an OWI conviction in Michigan. When your license is restored, you may have a new appreciation for the privilege of having a valid driver’s license. However, the process of getting your...
In Michigan, being charged and convicted with operating while intoxicated can cause a litany of challenges in a person’s life. In addition to the penalties after the conviction such as losing driving privileges, fines and jail time, it is a dark spot on their record...
One of the consequences of drunk driving in Michigan is license suspension. This penalty can have a more drastic impact on your life than you initially realize, making it difficult for you to find work, maintain employment, get to school, make it to important...
In Michigan, Operating While Intoxicated, otherwise known as OWI, refers to the offense of driving a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The legal limit for blood alcohol content is 0.08% in our state and across the country, and exceeding this 0.08% limit...
While a conviction for operating while intoxicated (OWI) may not be as severe as more violent crimes, it can still have far-reaching consequences for a college student. The stigma it leaves can ruin your personal and professional relationships and even affect your...
Having a criminal record can be a major disadvantage in life. Employers could shy away from offering you a job. Lenders might not be willing to do any business with you. Worse, your family and friends could try to avoid seeing you due to your sullied reputation....
For those with a recent DUI conviction, rebuilding can be arduous. Society has many obstacles preventing these individuals from reaching their full potential. The prospect of a second chance in light of a mistake provides a beacon of hope. Expungement is a blessed...
Operating while impaired (OWI) charges typically begin when an officer stops a vehicle. In Michigan, a police officer may pull over a vehicle if they have probable cause, including any violation of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. An officer can conduct a traffic stop...
Michigan’s operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge may sound different from the typical driving under the influence (DUI) charges laid in other U.S. states, but it’s still a criminal charge. On top of fines and jail time, the state’s OWI charges can also lead to...
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...