The Socratic method, an enduring cornerstone of legal education, is as relevant today as it was in ancient Athens. First introduced at Harvard Law School in the late 1800s, the method is designed to push students beyond a surface-level understanding of the law. When employing it, the professor relies on…
The disconnect defense is a legal strategy in a Michigan DUI case that highlights the inconsistency—or disconnect—between a defendant’s high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results and their observable behavior at the time of arrest. For instance, if a breath or blood test shows a BAC of 0.20%—a level typically associated…
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If you’ve been charged with a crime in Michigan, you are probably wondering what will happen to you when you go to court. Understanding the criminal process in Michigan will help lower your anxiety and this guide is designed to give you a basic reference about what to expect after…
Has Your Michigan Driver License Been Revoked? This article will explain the process for getting it back. Key Points: Check eligibility and obtain a complete driving record. Prepare necessary documents, including substance use evaluation, drug screen, and letters of support. Request and prepare for an administrative hearing. Address any indefinite…
When you’re arrested for a DUI in Michigan, the arresting officer will take your driver’s license and destroy it. This plastic license will be replaced with a temporary permit or a paper license, depending on the circumstances of your arrest. This paper license differs from your regular driver’s license as…
The science shows that the way you blow into an alcohol breath test instrument can significantly impact the test results. Thus, the difference between innocent and guilty can be a simple as bad breath. Breathing patterns can significantly affect the accuracy of alcohol breath test results when using infrared breath…
If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Michgian, you were probably given a breath test. If you have heartburn, then the test result can be wrong, and that’s a big problem. Even a small difference in your breath test reading can be the difference between being charged and being…
If you are charged with a felony in one of Michigan’s State courts, then you have a right to a preliminary examination. This hearing will take place after your probable cause conference. This probable cause conference must take place within 14 days of the arraignment. A preliminary examination hearing is…
Michigan and Federal criminal and Constitutional law provides that when a person is arrested and charged with a crime, they have the opportunity to seek release from custody by posting bail or bond. Your bond and any conditions of your pretrial release will be considered when you are first brought…