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Read More! February 23, 2023 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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...

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...

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. ...

Read More! November 29, 2022

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...

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...

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...

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...

Read More! November 29, 2022

When someone is arrested for OWI, the officer generates a DI-177 form to provide to the driver. A copy of this form is sent directly to the Michigan Secretary of State. That notifies the Secretary of State that a person has been arrested for an OWI and mi...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Read More! July 27, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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...

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 ...

Read More! May 26, 2022 | By Daniel T. Geherin

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...

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...

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...

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

Gone are the days where each town only had 1-2 general practice attorneys who could reasonably handle criminal cases. The concept that attorneys only advertise in areas in which they practice is also gone. Internet marketing allows attorneys from all over...

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...

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 ...

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...

Read More! November 1, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

You’re leaving a tailgate after consuming a few beers and suddenly you hear sirens behind you.  Your fear, panic and anxiety start to kick in – what am I supposed to say?  Do I have to take the tests they request?  What will hap...

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

Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC.  has been named in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America List from BestLawyers.com. Best Lawyers publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the p...

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...

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...

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,&...

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

For many people, a drunk driving arrest occurs after they’re pulled over for a “routine” traffic offense like speeding or weaving. Others, regrettably, might be involved in a traffic accident after drinking alcohol. For these people, the...

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...

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...

Read More! February 22, 2021 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many Michigan residents are proud gun owners. People use and rely on guns for a wide range of recreation, hunting, and protection purposes. However, these same Michigan residents often get into serious legal trouble when they transport or carry those guns...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ,...

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...

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

Most states call a drunk driving case a “DUI.”  Some call it “DWI.”  Michigan, on the other hand, uses a complicated acronym designation for alcohol (and drug) driving offenses.  For starters, Michigan uses “O&...

Read More! April 8, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

In the span of 30 days, Board-Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Dan Geherin of the Geherin Law Group, (GLGMichigan) fought and won cases for clients all over Washtenaw County.   Here are 5 highlights from the month: February 21 2019:           ...

Read More! April 8, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Like most states in the country, Michigan has a 0.08 threshold for unlawful blood alcohol content (“BAC”) as it relates to adults operating a motor vehicle.  However, under legislation introduced in the Michigan State House of Representat...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Read More! January 4, 2019 | By Daniel T. Geherin

During any holiday season, the number of drunk driving arrests spikes dramatically. Why? Two reasons: police enforcement of drunk driving goes up significantly during busy holiday seasons, and people tend to drink more during holiday parties, celebrations...

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...

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...

Read More! November 9, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Without question, the best DUI is a dismissed DUI. After all, the consequences of a drunk driving conviction are enormous:  Financial costs (often exceeding $5,000.00); driver’s license suspensions (and loss of employment that might be a result...

Read More! November 2, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

When your reputation, freedom and driver’s license are on the line following a DUI arrest in Ann Arbor, you want the “best” attorney in town.  You  want to feel comfortable with your chosen advocate---who’s often the only...

Read More! September 24, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

These days, we’re all looking to find the “best” of everything: The best restaurant; the best hotel; the best deal. We look to websites, social media, and to customer reviews, all trying to gauge the best of something. Attorneys are not ...

Read More! September 24, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many attorneys only “dabble” in criminal defense cases, taking an occasional drunk driving or traffic case. Likewise, some attorneys specialize in criminal cases, but rarely do they FIGHT or go to TRIAL—instead they plea-bargain every si...

Read More! August 14, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

When your loved one is killed by the negligent, intentional, or criminal act of another person or entity, your family may be able to bring a Wrongful Death lawsuit. When a death occurs, a victim’s family should consult with a civil litigation law fi...

Read More! August 14, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Not every attorney has the experience, skill and reputation to handle a wrongful death case.  After all, there is no greater time of need for a respected, aggressive, and intelligent attorney than when a loved one is killed by the negligent or crimin...

Read More! July 2, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

We’ve all read about scary situations. You may even have experienced one yourself: a distracted driver hits and severely injures a loved one on his motorcycle in Chelsea. A drunk driver smashes into you whileyou’reriding your bicycle near the Huron Ri...

Read More! July 2, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

If you are injured by the negligent act of another, you might be entitled to full compensation from your own insurance company, directly from the other person or business, and/or from the other’s insurance company. Unfortunately, insurance companies...

Read More! June 6, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

After the shock, humiliation and fear of a DUI arrest begins to wear off, you're left with nagging but serious questions aboutyour ability to drive: How will this affect my license? My job? My freedom? Will I ever get a full license back? Wi...

Read More! June 6, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

First you see the sirens, then you see the uniformed officer approaching. Your heart starts beating uncontrollably, and within minutes, you’re asked to step from your car, perform several difficult tests, and blow into a tube.  You’r...

Read More! June 6, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

For the last 25+ years, when my phone rings in the middle of the night, this is the most common question I get asked from clients who have been arrested for drunk driving:  “Should I refuse the breath or blood test?” There is no quick or ...

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...

Read More! May 7, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

When a person is arrested or charged with a crime in Washtenaw County, ranging from a misdemeanor drunk driving citation to a capital felony allegation, he/she often doesn’t know where to turn for help.   We see firsthand the anxiety, fear...

Read More! May 7, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

  A man is charged with a crime he did not commit; a woman is arrested for drunk driving even though she only consumed two glasses of wine; a husband is jailed for domestic violence and prevented from going home because his ex-wife simply made an all...

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...

Read More! February 14, 2018 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Take The Stress Out of Choosing a Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer If you or someone you love has been  charged with a crime , it’s important that you hire the best criminal defense attorney for your case. For people who have never been charged...

Read More! March 18, 2015 | By Daniel T. Geherin

If you have recently been arrested for criminal activity, it is obvious that you have a long road ahead of you. You may be in danger of having to spend time in jail. When this happens, you are no doubt going to need as much help as you can get. It is gene...

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 ...

Read More! February 25, 2015 | By Daniel T. Geherin

If you have been arrested for an illegal nature, it is definitely time to consult with someone who knows how to make this particular situation easier. After all, you have so many questions and you don't really know who you can turn to for good advice....

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

Conviction for larceny reversed, where the theft was not "from a person" An individual can be charged with a variety of offenses related to "theft," from robbery and embezzlement to shoplifting, depending on the circumstances of the ca...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Read More! July 9, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

The recent holiday weekend saw plenty of fireworks, family get-togethers and parties throughout Michigan. But, as with many other popular holidays, many of our Michigan readers may have noticed another common aspect of these times of the years: increased ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Read More! May 14, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

There are few things that can stir up public outcry like allegations of sexual assault. The problem can be even worse when an alleged attack occurs and an immediate arrest isn't made. In this type of situation, law enforcement officials may feel press...

Read More! April 30, 2014 | By Daniel T. Geherin

It's not every day that Ann Arbor residents see a scene unfold on the city streets that could be straight out of the latest action movie. But that is what happened on April 22, and as a result three men are facing some very serious charges. According ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

When someone is facing allegations of  sexual assault , one of the strategies to take in the case is to avoid a jury trial at all costs. This can be important because if a sexual assault case is allowed to proceed to a trial in front of a jury, the p...

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...

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...

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  ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Read More! September 5, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many of our Ann Arbor readers probably have their own perceptions of someone who is charged with a "white collar crime." This term usually makes people think of felonies like embezzlement or insider trading as opposed to more "serious charg...

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...

Read More! August 2, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

Many of our Ann Arbor readers are probably familiar with the popular "Storage Wars" reality shows on television, where people bid on storage units whose owners have failed to make the required monthly payments. These people buy the storage units...

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...

Read More! May 23, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Many of our readers would most likely agree that being listed on the sex offender registry is probably pretty humiliating. A person listed on ...

Read More! May 16, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in Drunk Driving on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Our Ann Arbor readers are probably used to seeing news headlines that are designed to catch a reader's eye and make them curious enough to want to know more. This is...

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...

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...

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...

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

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Thursday, April 11, 2013. When a person is facing allegations of sexual assault, their immediate desire may be to fight the charges in every way possible. This is a v...

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

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Police departments throughout the country have several times per year when they increase patrols and DUI checkpoints. Among those times are ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Drunk Driving  on Thursday, February 14, 2013. Some of our Ann Arbor readers probably know that the police have developed a number of strategies to combat driving while intoxicated over...

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...

Read More! January 23, 2013 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Previous posts here have discussed the variety of penalties that are usually associated with allegations of sexual assault. From fines, c...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Read More! September 27, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Thursday, September 27, 2012. The U.S. Marshals got involved in a recent arrest in Michigan when they took an 18-year-old Detroit man into custody under suspicion tha...

Read More! September 3, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Internet Crimes  on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Technology can be a wonderful thing. Many of our Ann Arbor area readers most likely have a cellphone, and some have "smartphones&q...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Read More! June 13, 2012 | By Daniel T. Geherin

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Felonies  on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Many of our readers may be aware of the ongoing, and growing, problem of  methamphetamine manufacturing , distribution and trafficking in Ame...

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

On behalf of Simon & Geherin, PLLC posted in  Sexual Assault  on Friday, June 8, 2012. Our Ann Arbor area readers may have heard about the arrest of an Ypsilanti Township man earlier this month. The man has been charged with an ass...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...