Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Blog

In a historic vote the people of Michigan have chosen to make marijuana legal for recreational use. What is Allowed Those 21 and up can have up to 2.5 ounces of weed on them. They can have up to 10 ounces at home (must be locked up). People may grow up to 12 plants at…

Many people ask me what’s the difference between a DUI and an OWI. I don’t lessen any confusion because I use both acronyms a lot on my website. DUI stands for driving under the influence. OWI stands for operating while intoxicated. Both phrases mean the same thing, which is a term for the crime drinking…

In less than two weeks Michigan voters will go to the polls and decide on legal marijuana. Less than ten years ago Michigan voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana. So we’ll see what happens this November 6. What Are We Voting on Exactly? Here is the language that you will see on the ballot when you…

A plea bargain is a deal between the prosecution and defendant. A plea bargain is where a person admits guilt in exchange for a benefit in return. There are two ways to resolve a criminal case – either through a plea or by challenge by defendant, such as motions or trial. A plea bargain is…

Here are some articles to answer all your DUI questions: Is there any place where you could legally drink and drive? The operating while intoxicated statute tells us where you cannot drive while intoxicated, but is there any place you could legally drink and drive? Read our article on Can I Drink and Drive in…

When a person is arrested for driving under the influence, the person’s blood is drawn and analyzed by the Michigan State Police. The State Police are looking for alcohol and drugs. There are a lot of different kinds of drugs out there, and the blood cannot be analyzed for every single kind at once. So…

The Court of Appeals said police may pull over cars that the Law Enforcement Information Network shows has no insurance. This is from People v. Mazzie. What Happened in the Case The case was based on a traffic stop made by Monroe City Police Officers. The officers stopped the car because the Law Enforcement Information…

Inhalants refer to solvent chemicals and aerosols that people inhale to get high. The chemicals can be found in household products, such as gasses, glues, coolants, and paints. Inhalant are commonly used by younger people, who may be unable to obtain drugs and alcohol but have easy access to such products. Although the types of…

A DUI can be dismissed – but we must put in some work first. How to Get a DUI Dismissed Many clients have this image of the defense lawyer rolling into court and speaking with the prosecutor in the backroom. They believe all the defense lawyer must do is explain to the prosecutor why the…

Colleges must provide an opportunity for cross examination in sexual misconduct cases where credibility of the parties is the main issue. This was the opinion of the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals when it found in favor of a college student accused of sexual misconduct. You can read the full case here. This case…