
Can You Imagine Being Wrongfully Accused of Murder?
In July, three defendants took responsibility for the robbery and murder of a local singer, Egypt Covington , in 2017. Ms. Covington’s family and friends can finally find some peace and solace knowing the killers will be behind bars and can be thank...
Did You Violate Your Probation?
A violation of probation can be earth-shattering. Judges can revoke your probation and sentence you to the maximum jail or prison sentence (and perhaps enter the conviction if under a deferred sentence). Judges can reinstate probation and impose some inca...
Does Your DUI Attorney Practice in Ann Arbor?
Many attorneys say they practice DUI Defense in Washtenaw County, but their offices are based elsewhere. Even attorneys based in Washtenaw County often focus on general criminal or civil cases, and only “dabble” in DUI Defense. The attorneys w...
Can My Teenager Be Charged as an Adult?
Johnny, age 17, causes a traffic accident in which another driver is killed. When the police start to investigate, they find out that Johnny was drinking and smoking marijuana just before getting into the car. His parents are worried sick, but take initia...
What is “Restitution” and When is it Required For a Criminal Conviction?
The financial cost of a criminal conviction can be staggering. Fines and costs—those financial penalties ordered by a Judge at sentencing---usually surpass $1,000.00 for a simple misdemeanor conviction (including OWI). Felonies usually c...
What is a "PPO" in Michigan?
Many people have heard the term “Restraining Order.” But, in Michigan, restraining orders are actually known by a confusing acronym, “PP0,” which stands for Personal Protection Order. PPOs are court orders signed by a C...
What Is a Charge of “Domestic Violence” in Michigan?
Every Wednesday morning, the Ann Arbor 15th District Court has a full, busy docket solely dedicated to Domestic Violence cases. Every Thursday afternoon, the Chelsea 14a3 District Court has a full, busy docket solely dedicated to Domestic Violence cases. ...
What Criminal Charges Have Driver's License Consequences?
Daniel T. Geherin, attorney and owner of the Geherin Law Group in Ann Arbor, is a criminal defense attorney and driver’s license appeals specialist. Dan—a former prosecutor and board-certified criminal trial attorney—is also the fo...
Restoring The License
How Long Does A Person Have To Wait To Become Legally Eligible To File For Driver’s License Restoration in Michigan After Multiple OWIs? A person’s eligibility depends on his/her master driving record. A defense attorney should requi...
Protecting The License
What Happens At A Pretrial In An OWI Case? Pre-trial Conferences (also known as Status Conferences) are early-stage proceedings where the case sets off into one of two directions: Towards litigation, or towards case negotiation/resolution. Litigatio...