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....
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The benefits of a DUI expungement
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...
Can an officer stop a vehicle anytime?
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...
Expunging first-time OWI offenses
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 students engaging in high-intensity drinking
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...
DUI/OWI charges for college students: challenges and solution
College students are known for having a good time, but when alcohol is involved, things can quickly take a turn for the worse. The consequences can be especially harsh if you are a college student charged with a DUI/OWI. Here is what you need to know about the unique...
How your future looks with Michigan’s new automatic expungement
The future seems bright for Michigan residents now that they can have a do-over with the Clean Slate Act without the inconveniences of an application process. The new automatic expungement sets aside certain misdemeanors and low-level, non-violent offenses from the...
A Clean Slate for a cleaner state
Governor Whitmer signed the Clean Slate Act of 2021, allowing Michigan residents to expunge non-violent crimes from their records. It will enable first-time operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenders to clear their driving and public record of any offense. The state...
Automatic expungement: Is my OWI conviction included?
The expungement process involves paperwork and lasts around eight months. But later this year, you might not need to file an application and wait a long time. Michigan’s Automatic Expungement Program aims to automatically remove eligible criminal convictions from the...
What is the Michigan Super Drunk Law?
Most people have had one drink too many on more than one occasion. There is a fine line, however, between a couple of beers and being “super drunk.” There is a good reason the state implemented the ‘Super Drunk’ law. In a review of statistics, most fatal accidents in...