
Refusal Of Chemical Tests
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
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
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
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
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-related driving offenses—including the poten...
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...
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...
What Happens After You’re Pulled Over for Drunk Driving in Michigan?
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...
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...