

Washtenaw County Juvenile Defense Attorney
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...
Embezzlement Charges in Michigan
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...
Can I Still Have a Criminal Trial During a Pandemic?
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...
Should I Hire an Attorney for a First Time OWI/DUI Arrest?
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...
What is the difference between a “CCW” and a “CPL” in Michigan?
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...
What Exactly is an “Expungement” in Michigan?
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...
Can the police obtain my private medical or hospital records following an OWI arrest?
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...
Am I Eligible to Expunge My Michigan Conviction?
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,&...
Can You Be Discharged Early from Probation?
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...
Big Changes Coming to Michigan Criminal Law Based on Age
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...
Dan Geherin, Criminal Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor, Named in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2022
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...
Criminal Trial During COVID
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 ...
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...
How Do I Select the Best Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Attorney for My Case?
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
RESISTING/OBSTRUCTING ARREST IN MICHIGAN

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...
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...
Personal Justice For Two Young Clients Facing False Claims
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...