The legal profession is undergoing a profound transformation, rivaling the impact of the internet’s rise in the late 1990s. Large Language Model Generative AI (GAI) promises to revolutionize how DUI lawyers practice law, transforming tasks like case research, document drafting, trial preparation, and client communication. This new era brings unparalleled…
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Has Your Michigan Driver License Been Revoked?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…
Most Michiganders know the OWI meaning, which is our state’s generic acronym for operating while intoxicated. When alcohol is not the impairing substance, however, a related but different MI OWI crime sometimes called “drugged driving,” can be committed by a motorist in Michigan. This violation is called Operating under the…
In the United States, we obtained much of our initial original jurisprudence from England. This “precedence” is called the common law. Because the English common law had such an impact on the development of our law it makes perfect sense that the English common law tradition of jury nullification directly…
Charges for criminal sexual conduct cases, more commonly called sex crimes or sexual assault, are often based only on the memories of the complaining witness. This is especially true for sexual assault that allegedly took place when the adult victim was a child. In these sex crimes cases there is…