
Criminal Defense in Chelsea, Michigan
If you’re facing a criminal charge in Michigan, the stakes are high, and bringing a solid defense is key to protecting your rights and obtaining a favorable resolution. Criminal charges range from DUIs to charges related to violent crimes, sex crime...
Three Reasons Why an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Who Specializes in Alcohol and Marijuana DUI Defense is Crucial
Three Reasons why having an experienced and aggressive attorney who specializes in alcohol and marijuana DUI defense is crucial: They must be able to thoroughly and intelligently cross-examine the DRE and raise doubt about the opinion of impairment or int...
Operating While Intoxicated – Marijuana and the Law
The State of Michigan legalized marijuana use for adults over the age of 21 in 2018. Since then, several states such as Illinois and Minnesota have followed suit. Despite wider use of marijuana, Michigan Law doesn’t permit driving under the influenc...
Can You Imagine Being Wrongfully Accused of Murder?
In July, three defendants took responsibility for the robbery and murder of a local singer, Egypt Covington , in 2017. Ms. Covington’s family and friends can finally find some peace and solace knowing the killers will be behind bars and can be thank...
Can My Teenager Be Charged as an Adult?
Johnny, age 17, causes a traffic accident in which another driver is killed. When the police start to investigate, they find out that Johnny was drinking and smoking marijuana just before getting into the car. His parents are worried sick, but take initia...
What is “Restitution” and When is it Required For a Criminal Conviction?
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...
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...
Looking for a “Leading” Criminal Defense Attorney in Washtenaw County?
Leading Lawyers Magazine has released its annual list of Top Lawyers in Michigan . And for the eighth year in a row, it has named Daniel T. Geherin as a Leading Lawyer in the field of Criminal and DUI Defense. Dan, founder and principal attor...
Can a Criminal Charge Take Away Your Gun Rights in Michigan?
There are thousands of proud gun owners and enthusiasts in Michigan. Michigan residents use firearms for many reasons, including hobbies (target shooting), recreational sports (hunting), and home or self-protection. Many go the extra mile and apply for a ...
Event Data Recorders in Cars: Examining the “Black Box” in Auto Accident Cases
When an airplane or helicopter crashes, investigators scour the wreckage to find the “black box” to learn more about what lead to the accident. Believe it or not, there are similar “black boxes” (formally known as, “Event Dat...