Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower Michigan.
Attorney DeBruin represents clients from across lower michigan.
Confident In The Fight,
Committed To Your Defense
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...
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...
An out-of-state CDL holder was recently cited for careless driving in Livingston County. Attorney DeBruin, being familiar with this county and the prosecutors, made some suggestions for the client to complete in order to mitigate the damages in his case. She also did...
Whether you need to make a large purchase, pay off debts, or even make the occasional emergency expense, taking out a personal loan could get you out of a financial pickle. And while it may be tempting to lie about your current salary or employment status to secure...
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...
Today, identity theft charges are more severe than ever in Michigan. The state's Identity Theft Protection Act enforces strengthened legal protections against this crime, making identity theft a felony. It establishes the following penalties for this crime, depending...
Nobody ever wants to be issued a ticket, but if you get one, you can fight them. Even so, every traffic stop is potentially dangerous, and it’s important to take the right steps early to help your case later. Here are a few tips to help you out the next time you get...
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...
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...
A client charged with domestic violence in Shiawassee was facing severe consequences for something they did not do. Tiffany DeBruin immediately began looking for avenues of attack to show her client’s innocence. She discussed the situation with her client, contacted...