What Is Probation?
People in the criminal justice system sometimes take for granted that everyone knows the lingo: Prison vs. Jail; Pretrial Conference vs. Arraignment; Probation vs. Parole. But, clients who find themselves in the system for the first time may n...
Do I Have A Warrant For My Arrest?
Looking for the best criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor? As courts throughout Michigan close during the Emergency Order, people who were recently arrested or contacted by police are left wondering if now there’s a warrant for their arrest, and i...
RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING ARREST IN MICHIGAN
When a police encounter turns into an arrest, even the slightest resistance from the civilian can result in an additional serious charge commonly referred to “Resist/Obstruct,” or “R/O.” MCL 750.81d is defin...
Michigan State Police Drops a Bombshell About Compromised Marijuana Testing in OWI/DUI Cases
In 2018, Michigan was the first state in the Midwest to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for those over the age of 21. However, the laws relating to Operating While Intoxicated/Impaired (OWI) didn't change with respect to marijuana. A driver can...
Looking for a “Leading” Criminal Defense Attorney in Washtenaw County?
Leading Lawyers Magazine has released its annual list of Top Lawyers in Michigan . And for the eighth year in a row, it has named Daniel T. Geherin as a Leading Lawyer in the field of Criminal and DUI Defense. Dan, founder and principal attor...
Can a Criminal Charge Take Away Your Gun Rights in Michigan?
There are thousands of proud gun owners and enthusiasts in Michigan. Michigan residents use firearms for many reasons, including hobbies (target shooting), recreational sports (hunting), and home or self-protection. Many go the extra mile and apply for a ...
Event Data Recorders in Cars: Examining the “Black Box” in Auto Accident Cases
When an airplane or helicopter crashes, investigators scour the wreckage to find the “black box” to learn more about what lead to the accident. Believe it or not, there are similar “black boxes” (formally known as, “Event Dat...
University of Michigan “ECRT” Hearings
The University of Michigan has created a department called the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office (ECRT) to handle sexual and gender-based misconduct cases that occur on its campus or by its members (students and employees). The University of Michi...
Common Questions About Refusals in Drunk Driving Arrests
You’re leaving your favorite restaurant after drinking two glasses of wine and are suddenly pulled over by police. Fear, anxiety, and confusion set in. Suddenly, the officer is barking out questions and commands, and before you know it y...
What is an “Advice of Rights” Form for Criminal Cases?
When a person is charged with a criminal offense in Michigan, they typically have two options: litigate or negotiate. The majority of criminal cases don’t go to litigation or trial, but resolve with a plea of some sort (either a plea or senten...