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A Drug Recognition Expert is a police officer trained to determine whether a driver is impaired by drugs. The science behind what Drug Recognition Experts do is flimsy to say the least. The officer is supposed to run a battery of tests on the driver to determine: Whether the person’s ability to drive is impaired…

If you’re reading this article either you or someone close has been charged with domestic assault. This is an overview of the law and your options in a domestic assault case. What is an Assault and Battery? This is how I explain an assault and battery to people. A battery is when I punch someone.…

ArborYpsi Law writes many articles on a wide variety of criminal defense topics. Here are some articles you may have missed Should I take my case to trial? This is such a big decision in any case. There are many factors that go into it. Let’s say you are charged with drunk driving, known as…

We understand you are busy and may have missed some important ArborYpsi Law articles. Nothing to worry about! We’ve gathered some of the latest news here for your easy browsing. See something you want to learn more about? Keep browsing or just call us at 734-883-9584 to see if we can help. Federal Firearms Law…

There are two types of state courts in Michigan where trials are held. These are district court and circuit courts. These courts are two separate entities, and knowing the differences can help you navigate the court system. District Courts A district court has several functions. First, district courts are where misdemeanors are dealt with. A…

We know you’re busy so you may have missed some great ArborYpsi Law articles! We write on a variety of legal topics all the time. Below is a mix-up of some interesting articles and blog posts you may be interested in. What happens if you’re charged with operating while intoxicated? What can you expect? What…

Being charged with a crime is stressful. Often a person has no idea what happens next. A criminal charge can change the course of your future, as there are many collateral consequences a person can face. Such consequences can be for future employment, housing, immigration, or driver’s license. This is in addition to possible jail…

An updated Michigan law helps people keep their criminal record clear. A Little Background First When a person is arrested, the record of that arrest and the person’s fingerprints is sent to the Michigan State Police. The arrest record goes on the person’s criminal record. The arrest portion of the record could only be destroyed…

Medical Medical marijuana law moves fast in Michigan. Here is a snapshot of the latest news. Detroit Puts Cap on Dispensaries Detroit decided it will allow only 75 dispensaries to operate in the city. Dispensaries and processors are allowed in all industrial and business areas. The areas include midtown and downtown. There are currently 62…

A new law takes effect today aiming to crack down on Whip-It use. Whip-Its are canisters filled with nitrous oxide. Also known as laughing gas, people use nitrous because it produces a feeling of light-headedness and euphoria. Nitrous oxide is sold in grocery stores in every-day grocery products. Whip-Its are so-called inhalant drugs because people…