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What is a "PPO" in Michigan?

Read More! November 29, 2022

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?

Read More! November 29, 2022

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. ...

Restoring The License

Read More! November 29, 2022

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

Read More! November 29, 2022

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...

Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Michigan

Read More! November 29, 2022

A mom is out grocery shopping and bumps the car next to hers. She sees only slight damage to the other car and goes about her day shopping.  A teenage driver hits a mailbox while backing out of a friend’s house and keeps on going. A professiona...

What is “Retail Fraud” in Michigan?

Read More! November 29, 2022

Retail Fraud is an overly-complicated legal term--it simply means “Shoplifting.” In Michigan, a person who takes property (e.g. food, candy, clothing) from a store that’s open to the public will be charged with the crime of Retail Fraud....

Personal Justice For Two Young Clients Facing False Claims

Read More! November 28, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

This month, two young clients of Geherin Law Group, PLLC. can breathe a huge sigh of relief and put their lives back together after being falsely accused of criminal wrongdoing.   Charles [1] is a student at the University of Michigan who was wr...

Refusal Of Chemical Tests

Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

What Is The “Implied Consent Law” In Michigan? When a Michigan resident applies for a driver’s license, he or she has “impliedly consented” to take a chemical test at the reasonable request of a police officer. If a police of...

Drunk Driving Injury Or Death

Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

OWI Causing Serious Injury On rare occasions, drivers who are intoxicated or impaired by alcohol/controlled substances are involved in accidents in which other drivers or pedestrians are seriously injured. In Michigan, OWI Causing Serious Bodily Injury me...

OWI Special Circumstances

Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

OWI Special Circumstances In Michigan, sometimes an arrest for a first-time OWI can have enhanced/aggravated consequences, even if the blood alcohol level is low and even if there was no accident or injury.  For example, if the driver has children in...

Repeat Offense Drunk Driving

Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

When It Comes To Multiple OWI Convictions, Does Michigan Have A “Look-Back Period?” The most crucial “look-back period” in Michigan is a seven-year period of time between offenses. Drivers who suffer an arrest for an OWI (drugs or ...

Michigan Drunk Driving And License Consequences

Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Michigan Drunk Driving And License Consequences In Michigan, a drunk driving conviction can have life-altering effects on a person’s freedom, job, and future. There are many direct and indirect consequences following an arrest for alcohol or drug-re...

What Is Probation?

What Is Probation? Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

People involved in the criminal justice system sometimes take for granted that everyone knows the terminology and lingo that get thrown around: Prison vs. Jail; Pretrial Conference vs. Arraignment; Probation vs. Parole. But, for clients who find themselve...

Do I Have A Warrant For My Arrest?

Do I Have A Warrant For My Arrest? Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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

RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING ARREST IN MICHIGAN Read More! October 14, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

With the recent death of a civilian at the hands of police in Minnesota, the country is reverberating.   Protests—both violent and peaceful—have erupted in major cities everywhere, including here in Michigan.  People want to mak...

Can a Criminal Charge Take Away Your Gun Rights in Michigan? 

Read More! June 29, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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 ...

University of Michigan “ECRT” Hearings

Read More! April 6, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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

Read More! March 17, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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? 

Read More! February 1, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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...

Criminal Trial During COVID

Read More! January 6, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Geherin Law Group Client J.P., who is accused of home invasion, has been waiting for a criminal trial in Detroit since March 2020--with no date in sight. Client J.Z., accused of aggravated assault, has been waiting for her jury trial in Saline for over a ...

Daniel Geherin Named Top Leading Lawyer in Criminal Defense

Read More! December 6, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Daniel Geherin, criminal defense attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC, has been named a top leading lawyer in criminal defense in Michigan based on a survey of his peers. According to Leading Lawyers, the list is different from any other attorney search si...

Big Changes Coming to Michigan Criminal Law Based on Age

Read More! August 24, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

We have all heard the science behind the idea that young people’s brains take years to develop, often well into their early-20’s. That fact – coupled with concepts like peer pressure, hormones and substance abuse – often leads youn...

Can You Be Discharged Early from Probation?

Read More! July 29, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Michigan has seen many changes to its criminal justice system over the past year. Part of that is due to the research and findings of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, which was created in 2019 by Governor Whitmer. This div...

Am I Eligible to Expunge My Michigan Conviction?

Read More! June 28, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

In April, Michigan’s new Clean Slate laws took effect, which expanded the number and type of offenses that can be expunged. This means under certain circumstances, an individual may have prior convictions “expunged” or “set aside,&...

Expungement of Criminal Records in Washtenaw County

Read More! May 25, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Are you looking to get your criminal record expunged in Washtenaw County? Do you need help navigating the legal system? Are you overwhelmed with bills and not being able to provide a better quality of life for yourself and your family? Expunging your crim...

What Exactly is an “Expungement” in Michigan?

Read More! March 24, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

In the last year, there has been a lot of “buzz” about expungement of criminal records in Michigan. In 2020, Michigan passed a series of “clean-slate” initiatives which expanded eligibility for people to seek expungements, and in m...

What Exactly is “Cross-Examination?”

Read More! January 27, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Every day, in courtrooms throughout Michigan (and even on Zoom screens during the COVID pandemic), cases are won or lost based on the effective or ineffective cross-examination of witnesses.  What is cross-examination?  It is the questioning of ...

Should I Hire an Attorney for a First Time OWI/DUI Arrest?

Read More! December 21, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

You’re leaving a holiday party after consuming a few beers, and suddenly you hear sirens behind you. The fear, panic and anxiety start to kick in; am I over the legal limit? Am I going to jail? Will I lose my driver’s license?  After spen...

How Do I Find a Good Criminal Attorney?

Read More! November 24, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

  The criminal justice “freight train” may have slowed down for the COVID-19 health pandemic, but it hasn’t stopped. Police are still pulling people over and arresting them; prosecutors are still charging people with misdemeanor and...

Can I Still Have a Criminal Trial During a Pandemic?

Read More! October 26, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Courts in Washtenaw County and throughout Southeastern Michigan had to reinvent themselves and figure out how to handle busy criminal dockets despite a health pandemic and various governmental shutdowns. Courts couldn’t simply cancel criminal docket...

What is "Probable Cause Conference" (or "PCC") in Michigan?

Read More! September 24, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

When a person is charged with a felony offense in Washtenaw County or throughout Michigan, he or she often receives a court notice for a “Probable Cause Conference,” or PCC .  While some appearances are obvious just by their titles (i.e.,...

Diversion Programs for Michigan Criminal Offenses

Read More! August 26, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

For every person charged with a crime in Ann Arbor or throughout Michigan, the consequences of a conviction can be life-altering.  Convictions can result in loss of employment or inability to find a job; financial ruin; family/custody/relationship up...

What Exactly is "Bond" or "Bail"?

Read More! July 7, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about eliminating “cash bonds/bail” in Michigan.  Some progressive states, like California, have been working towards that stance in recent years.  Essentially, this movement stands for the id...

Personal Solutions During the COVID-19 Crisis

Read More! June 2, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Without a doubt, the COVID-19 health pandemic is a societal crisis gravely affecting millions of people all over Michigan.  For most people, it has been a personal crisis as well:  Loss of employment/income; inability to connect with family/frie...

Will A Delay Help – Or Hurt – My Criminal Case?

Read More! April 24, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

As Michigan courts remain closed during the Emergency Order, clients with open criminal cases are caught in limbo:  No court appearances scheduled; trials/motions postponed indefinitely, extended bond/probation conditions. In times like these, you wa...

What Happens at an "Arraignment" in Michigan?

Read More! March 5, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Are you looking for the best criminal defense attorney in Washtenaw County? While some criminal justice concepts are self-explanatory (i.e., trial; sentencing; jail), others are confusing to those “outside” the system.  For example, most ...

What is going on with Michigan Datamaster/ Breath Testing?

Read More! February 3, 2020 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Searching for the best DUI attorney in Ann arbor? DataMaster breath tests may be inaccurate. Last week, the Michigan State Police dropped a BOMBSHELL on the criminal justice system:  They sent a letter to local police and prosecutors saying that a po...

Criminal Sexual Conduct - Felony Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor

Read More! December 10, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan? You need an experienced felony defense attorney. Aside from a murder charge, being accused of rape is the most serious charge a person faces in Michigan—let alone any state.  Not only might the ...

17-Year-Olds Now Classified as Juveniles in MI

Read More! November 12, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

MICHIGAN FINALLY DECLARES 17-YEAR-OLDS AS JUVENILES FOR CRIMINAL CHARGE DESIGNATION Parents are always shocked, angry and dumbfounded when they find out that their 17-year-old child is an adult for criminal justice purposes in Michigan.  After all, t...

Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney

Read More! July 1, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Daniel T. Geherin, founder and principal attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC (GLGMichigan) in Ann Arbor, has been immersed in the criminal justice system since 1995. In the 1980’s, Dan read the books “ Helter Skelter ” and “ The Michigan Murders ,...

Embezzlement Charges in Michigan

Read More! May 31, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

A store employee is fired for allegedly taking $50 out of the cash register.  A high-level business executive is alleged to have “skimmed” from his company for years, to the tune of $800,000.00.  A volunteer for a youth baseball/soft...

Ann Arbor Criminal Defense "A to Z"

Read More! March 1, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Almost every day, potential clients call to ask if we handle the type of case they’re facing: “Do you handle felony cases?”  “Are you experienced in domestic violence allegations?”  “What’s your success ...

Juvenile or Adult Criminal Defense?

Read More! March 1, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Parents are often shocked and angry when they find out that their high-school-aged kids will be tried as adults in the Michigan criminal justice system.  Currently, kids who allegedly commit crimes in Michigan on or after their 17th birthday are auto...

Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Lawyers Offer Free Consultations!

Read More! February 1, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

The idea of finding and retaining a criminal defense lawyer in Ann Arbor can be intimidating.  Why?  Because you deserve to have 100% trust in your attorney—to achieve the results you want, to work hard, to be honest, to be fair with fees,...

Washtenaw County Lawyers

Read More! February 1, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Washtenaw County certainly has its share of experienced, dedicated and successful lawyers. Most Washtenaw County lawyers are centered in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti or Saline—with a sprinkling in Dexter, Chelsea and Milan. Many Washtenaw County lawyers spe...

Washtenaw County Juvenile Defense Attorney

Read More! January 14, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

It’s one of the scariest calls a parent can receive: their teenage son or daughter has been arrested, cited, or charged with a criminal offense in Washtenaw County. Short of an accident, injury, or serious medical diagnosis--a call from a school off...

Best DUI Attorney Washtenaw County

Read More! December 10, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

A person arrested for DUI in Ann Arbor, for example, might receive an entirely different and more serious sentence than a person arrested in Chelsea. A person charged with OWI in Ypsilanti might receive a better plea offer than a person charged with the i...

DUI ATTORNEY ANN ARBOR: THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA

Read More! December 10, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters overwhelmingly passed Proposition 1, legalizing the use and possession of marijuana for people aged 21 and over. This new law has left many people wondering about DUI and how, if at all, it might be affected. As a spec...

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®

Read More! May 29, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

May 29, 2018 – Announcing the selection of Dan Geherin among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® for 2018. Selection to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the...

How an Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You

Read More! March 21, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Should you hire an Ann Arbor Criminal Defense attorney if you’re facing criminal charges? If you or someone you care about is facing  criminal charges , the stakes are high. Your job, your future, and your freedom could all be at stake. It&rsqu...

Hire a Felony Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor to Protect You

Read More! March 7, 2015 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Anytime you are responsible for criminal activity, it is extremely important for you to admit to the things that you have done wrong so you can get started with putting your life back on track. It is obvious that you are concerned about the future. After ...

Michigan Supreme Court overturns restitution order against thief

Read More! August 21, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a man cannot be ordered to pay restitution for crimes he was not actually charged with. Court rules convicts cannot be ordered to pay restitution for crimes they are not charged with The Michigan Supreme Court has...

Grand Rapids marijuana decriminalization effort in jeopardy

Read More! August 21, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Grand Rapids marijuana decriminalization effort in jeopardy In November 2012, voters in Grand Rapids approved an initiative that amended the city charter to decriminalize the possession of a small amount of marijuana. The amendment makes the personal poss...

Penalties for Drunk Driving in Michigan

Read More! August 21, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Penalties for Drunk Driving in Michigan People accused of drunk driving in Michigan have many rights at stake if they are convicted. Drinking and driving is taken very seriously in Michigan, and penalties range depending upon the blood alcohol concentrati...

An overview of common field sobriety tests

Read More! August 20, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Everyone knows that conducting a breath test is almost always the go-to method for a police officer to make a determination as to whether or not a driver who they have pulled over has been drinking alcohol. The results of these breath tests are usually ta...

The truth and myths about breath tests

Read More! August 6, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Our Ann Arbor readers probably know that there are several different ways to determine the blood alcohol content level of a suspected drunk driver. However, by and large the most common method used by law enforcement officials throughout America is the Br...

Ann Arbor man, 22, faces allegations of sexual assault

Read More! July 23, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

For most people facing allegations of sexual assault, there is a "before" and "after": as in how life was before the allegations, and then after. This is because even in those instances where the allegations are determined to be unfoun...

Nationwide operation targets child sexual abuse, sex trafficking

Read More! July 1, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Over the last several years our Ann Arbor readers may have noticed that sex trafficking, especially child sex trafficking, has become a major concern of both state and federal law enforcement agencies. Many people still believe that this issue is a foreig...

Michigan football player dealing with drunk driving charge

Read More! June 12, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

One of the most troubling aspects of getting arrested for driving while intoxicated is the immediate consequences the arrestee could face from an employer or other entity they are involved with, way before any final resolution is reached in the case. For ...

Registered sex offender faces more sex crimes allegations

Read More! May 29, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Anyone who is listed on the sex offender registry in Michigan is going to have to live with the fact that they will be under a microscope for the rest of their lives. Having to register as a sex offender is one of the most serious consequences that someon...

Ann Arbor man arrested at work with a reported .27 BAC level

Read More! April 16, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Most of our Ann Arbor readers probably know that being arrested on a DUI charge can have a significant impact on a person's ability to keep or gain employment. For the most fortunate of people, their employers are willing to look past this type of inc...

Teenager faces DUI charge in Macomb County

Read More! April 1, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

An arrest on a DUI charge can be a serious concern for any Michigan resident, but when the arrestee is a teenager the potential for life plans to be completely disrupted in the long term can a very real and very frightening consequence. For one teenager i...

Possibility of a DUI charge could be higher over holiday weekends

Read More! March 20, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Yet another holiday was upon us recently, and many Michigan residents probably celebrated by wearing something green to work or even going out for a green beer at happy hour. St. Patrick's Day celebrations seem to get bigger every year, with several major...

Woman arrested with alleged blood alcohol content level of .23

Read More! March 13, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Most of our readers have probably heard about Michigan's "Super Drunk" law by now. The crux of the law is that a regular DUI charge will be enhanced to a higher charge with the potential for more significant penalties if a driver is alleged to have a bloo...

Blood draw allegedly reveals BAC level over .17

Read More! February 7, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

It is pretty much common knowledge that the legal limit for a driver's blood alcohol content in all 50 states is .08. However, some Michigan residents still might not know about the state's  Super Drunk law . This law, which has been in effec...

DUI charge after fellow motorist reports alleged drunk driver

Read More! January 22, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Most of our Ann Arbor readers probably know that one of the most common ways police officers detect drunk driving is by pulling drivers over for traffic violations. For instance, if a police officer sees a driver speeding or failing to signal a turn, they...

Woman gets DUI charge after late-night run to Steak 'n Shake

Read More! January 10, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

The celebrations surrounding New Year's Eve and New Year's Day have come and gone, but for some people the events of those days will not soon be forgotten. Most of our Ann Arbor readers probably know that police agencies throughout the country increase  ...

Murder charges filed after a month-long investigation

Read More! December 26, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Felonies occur in communities throughout the country every day, but the details of some are more shocking than others. Sadly, the Ann Arbor area recently had to hear about the details of an alleged crime that left three men facing murder charges after wee...

BAC level of .18 leads to enhanced charges

Read More! December 12, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

It's that time of year again - a time to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. We're well into the Christmas season now, with Thanksgiving having come and gone. Unfortunately, one man from Ypsilanti Township will probably remember ...

Investigation reveals that alleged sexual assault was consensual

Read More! November 27, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

So often when allegations of sexual assault arise law enforcement officers have to deal with different stories from two different perspectives: one from the alleged attacker and one from the alleged victim. If there is no other physical evidence to consid...

BAC level over 0.17 invokes Michigan's Super Drunk law

Read More! November 13, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Some of our Ann Arbor readers may have seen a previous post here describing Michigan's so-called  Super Drunk law . The law, which includes increased penalties for anyone arrested for driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level o...

Two separate incidents result in allegations of sexual assault

Read More! November 1, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Most of our Michigan readers who went to college probably want their children to grow up and have the "college experience" as well. Obviously the main goal of attending college is to get a quality education, but there is much more to those cruci...

Sex offender registry includes important dates in October

Read More! October 17, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many of our Michigan readers probably know that one of the consequences of being convicted on  sex crime charges  is being listed on the sex offender registry. However, what some people may not know is that convicted sex offenders who are listed...

Serious charges filed as accident investigation is concluded

Read More! October 3, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many of our Ann Arbor readers are probably familiar with the August 7 car collision that claimed the life of a University of Michigan student. It was a tragic incident in which the young student was apparently crossing the street in a designated crosswalk...

Several suspects in Ypsilanti may end up facing robbery charges

Read More! September 19, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Some of our Ann Arbor readers may have heard by now that two instances of robbery allegedly occurred in Ypsilanti within a nine hour period from Wednesday, September 11, to Thursday, September 12. According to the reports, the first instance involved a ma...

Ann Arbor lawyer deals with his own criminal case

Read More! August 14, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

The Ann Arbor community received quite a shock recently when a member of the Downtown Development Authority was arrested on  sexual assault charges . The investigation into the alleged charge is still ongoing, but the initial details that have been r...

Michigan authorities planning increased DUI enforcement

Read More! July 3, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Any Michigan driver probably knows that one of the worst decisions a person can make on the state's roadways is to drive after drinking. Most probably know that the current maximum legal blood alcohol content level is .08 percent, and many are probably be...

Cyberstalking case includes alleged victims in Michigan

Read More! May 9, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Internet Crimes  on Thursday, May 9, 2013. In what appears to be a wide-ranging federal investigation into cybercrime, a man has been arrested out-of-state for allegedly victimizing col...

Fraud charges dismissed by appeals court in Michigan

Read More! May 3, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Felonies  on Friday, May 3, 2013. When a celebrity is arrested for something as minor as misdemeanor disorderly conduct, Ann Arbor residents hear about it in the news. When a big-time f...

Supreme Court weighs in on driving while intoxicated case

Read More! April 24, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Many of our Ann Arbor readers probably know what would take place during a DUI stop. The term "breathalyzer" is commonly used in reference to the breath tes...

Investigation underway on allegations of sexual assault

Read More! March 11, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Monday, March 11, 2013. Some of our Ann Arbor readers may have seen a recent report about a local man who is under investigation on allegations of sexual assault. It ...

Ann Arbor man opts for plea deal, avoids criminal trial

Read More! March 7, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sex Crimes  on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Sometimes a decision that a person makes in their personal life happens to be against the law. Not all  sex crimes charges  are based o...

Psychologist faces sexual assault allegations in Ann Arbor

Read More! February 19, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Many times when someone is arrested, the last thing on that person's mind are the long-term consequences. That is because even for a f...

Forensic evidence could be the key to suspect's criminal defense

Read More! January 30, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

You probably know that some criminal cases can take a long time to resolve, especially sexual assault cases. Although every other show on television is a police show, making it look easy to bring a case together and go to trial, the reality is that some o...

Michigan man prepares for criminal trial

Read More! January 4, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sex Crimes  on Friday, January 4, 2013. The Internet is a wonderful thing. It has enhanced innumerable facets of many people's lives as well as adding an extra dimension to the econ...

More criminal sexual conduct charges for Michigan man

Read More! December 19, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. More allegations of sexual assault have been made against a former community event organizer in Washtenaw County. This ongoing  sex...

37-year-old man faces criminal sexual conduct charges

Read More! December 10, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Monday, December 10, 2012. Allegations of sexual assault are very serious for all of the parties involved. The alleged victim has to come forward with what is most li...

Four men facing numerous serious charges in Ann Arbor

Read More! November 14, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Felonies  on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. A single arrest can jeopardize so many parts of a Michigan resident's life. Any kind of criminal record can make it harder for a person to...

Authorities in Michigan step up DUI enforcement efforts

Read More! November 6, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Halloween is a great holiday, because both kids and adults get to dress up in wild costumes and have fun at parties with friends and family. However, many parties also include ...

Drunk driving charge turns into more for Michigan man

Read More! October 24, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Any Ann Arbor resident who is charged with OWI is likely to see both immediate and long-term consequences. In the immediate aftermath, the...

Prior criminal history can lead to more serious sentence

Read More! October 1, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Can your prior record be used against you in a court of law? Yes. Facing any type of crime is a strenuous ordeal to begin with, but if a defendant has a prior criminal history and the prosecutor intends to use that against him, that can cause more problem...

Authorities arrest Michigan man for alleged break-in

Read More! August 23, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of posted in Felonies on Thursday, August 23, 2012. Although the investigation is still ongoing, recent reports indicate that Washtenaw County officials have arrested a 20-year-old man from Dexter who may have been involved in multiple incidents...

Strong defense gains dismissal of felony charge for Michigan man

Read More! August 14, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in Felonies on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. We've all heard the saying, "the devil is in the details." For one Michigan man, those details made all the difference when facing a felony charge of conspiracy to comm...

Sex crimes case results in plea deal for Michigan man

Read More! August 8, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sex Crimes  on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. A Michigan man recently received a much lighter sentence than he was originally looking at thanks to a plea bargain which was successfully nego...

Sexual assault case continues for Ypsilanti man

Read More! July 12, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Thursday, July 12, 2012. When a person finds themselves facing prosecution for an alleged crime, the most immediate feeling can be that of fear. The criminal justice ...

Felony OWI case headed for jury trial this month

Read More! July 5, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Thursday, July 5, 2012. The penalties for a drunk driving arrest can be severe. Jail time, probation, fines and damage to a reputation are all possible consequences fo...

Ypsilanti crash leads to drunk driving arrest

Read More! June 19, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Tuesday, June 19, 2012. When alcohol use and driving mix, the results can be less than favorable. People who drink alcohol and then drive are making a dangerous choice...

Six sexual assault charges for Michigan man

Read More! May 22, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Most Ann Arbor, Michigan, residents have probably heard by now of the astonishing sexual assaults that were reported earlier this month by loca...

Past sexual assault charges haunt Michigan man

Read More! May 1, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. One of the most important reasons to fight criminal sexual conduct charges in Michigan with every possible tool is that merely being charged wit...

Former basketball standout turns life around after OWI arrests

Read More! April 11, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in Drunk Driving on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Too much partying and alcohol proved to be a life altering experience for former Michigan basketball standout Kevin Gaines. More than ten years ago, the 6-foot-4 ...

Sex offenders must keep on top of their registration status

Read More! April 6, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sex Crimes  on Friday, April 6, 2012. Being registered as a sex offender in the state of Michigan may require you to keep on top of your offender registration or face up to two years in prison. Michiga...

Man faces series of charges in drunk driving accident

Read More! March 23, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Friday, March 23, 2012. Driving while intoxicated is never a good idea, but when you cause an accident the charges that you will face could cause serious repercussions...

Michigan man facing federal gun charges

Read More! February 22, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in Felonies on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. The law will catch up with you sooner or later and for a Michigan man, the law caught up to him as he was driving with stolen license plates, and was pulled over ea...

Teen charged with OWI

Read More! February 14, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in Drunk Driving on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Driving in an area that you are unfamiliar with can be tricky, but doing so while intoxicated can have serious consequences. This was the case for a Northville...