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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...

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...

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 "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 ...

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 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 ,...

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...

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 ...

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.,...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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,&...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...