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A Hardship Appeal is a way to keep driving after losing your license to an implied consent suspension. Chemical Tests in DWI Cases When arrested for driving while intoxicated, a police officer will ask you to take a chemical test, either a blood or breath test. This is not the preliminary breath test (PBT) at…

A person convicted of a felony and headed to prison may instead attend boot camp as an alternative to prison. Not everyone is eligible for the boot camp option. At a starting point, convictions for certain crimes will disqualify people from boot camp altogether. Below is a list of those crimes. Disqualification includes conviction of…

Fentanyl is in the category of drugs known as opiates, drugs derived from opium. Drugs in this group include morphine, codeine, and heroin. These drugs act as painkillers. The drugs vary in terms of strength, but they all produce similar effects. For example, heroin has two to three times the strength of morphine. Fentanyl is…

In the case of People v. McBurrows, the Court of Appeals deal with a venue questions. The defendant was charged with delivery of fentanyl causing death. Before trial, Defendant raised the issue of whether the Monroe County Circuit Court was the correct venue for the trial. Venue means which court will hear the case. A…

Yes, a DUI conviction in Michigan will always be on your record. Any type of drunk driving conviction cannot be removed from your record. Expungement Law An expungement is the process for removing a criminal conviction off of your record. It’s called a motion to set aside a conviction. An expungement is a great tool…

Doe v. University of Cincinnati is a federal college student sexual misconduct case. It deals with the policies for hearings set by the university when a student is accused of sexual misconduct. What Happened in the Case In this case, an Jane Roe accused John Doe of sexual assault after the two students had sex.…

A Personal Protection Order (PPO), sometimes referred to as a restraining order, is an Order by the Circuit Court prohibiting a person from contacting or going near another person. The Court can grant this Order upon a finding there has been behavior involving threats, harassment, stalking, or assaults. A violation of a PPO can result…

You’re driving a little too fast down Ford Road in Canton to buy some new furniture at IKEA on Sunday afternoon. All of a sudden, you see the flashing red and blue lights of a Canton police car pulling you over. Uh oh! Speeding ticket time. The speeding ticket might come with points on your…

Too many drinking and driving convictions within a certain time frame will result in the loss of your driver’s license. It can be frustrating and difficult to get the license back once it’s lost. To get your license back you must attend a driver’s license restoration hearing. The hearing is held at a Secretary of…

Ypsilanti Criminal Defense Attorney At ArborYpsi Law, we regularly represent Ypsilanti residents charged with crimes. We are familiar with the people and the courts having been located in Ypsilanti for many years. Eastern Michigan University We understand the legal issues experienced by Eastern Michigan University students. Many students find themselves charged with crimes familiar to…