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How Does a DUI Affect Your Real Estate License in Michigan?

  • Drunk Driving
Learn how a DUI conviction impacts Michigan real estate licenses at application, renewal, and disciplinary stages, plus defense strategies to protect your career.
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Will Pending Criminal Charges Show Up in a Background Check?

  • Criminal Defense
Yes. In most cases, pending criminal charges do show up on a background check because they are active court records. But they are not convictions. Employers must review context and follow FCRA and EEOC rules before taking any adverse action.
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What Happens to DUI Charges if the Arresting Officer Quits or Is Fired in Michigan?

  • Drunk Driving
Learn how a Michigan DUI case changes—if at all—when the arresting officer resigns, retires, or is fired, and how a defense lawyer can use it to your advantage.
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Is Road Rage a Criminal Offense?

  • Criminal Defense
Road rage can be a crime in Michigan depending on intent and danger to others.
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Can You Get a DUI While Parked With the Engine Off in Michigan?

  • Drunk Driving
Discover if you can get a DUI in Michigan while parked with the engine off, how ‘actual physical control’ works, and defenses available in these cases.
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Administrative License Suspension vs Criminal DUI Case in Michigan

  • Drunk Driving
Understand the difference between Michigan’s Administrative License Suspension (implied consent) and a criminal DUI case—deadlines, penalties, and how to protect your license.
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What is an OWI in Michigan?

  • Drunk Driving
Quick Answer: If you’re wondering what is an OWI, it stands for Operating While Intoxicated, Michigan’s legal term for a drunk driving offense. This means you were operating a motor vehicle with the prohibited alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or while your ability to…
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How To Get A Public Defender Before Court Date

Finding yourself with a court date on the calendar is stressful enough. Trying to figure out how to get a lawyer on short notice? That can feel overwhelming.  The good news is you don’t have to walk into the courtroom without help.  If you can’t afford…
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Can Charges Be Dropped At A Bond Hearing? (Explained)

  • Criminal Defense
When you’re facing criminal charges, the bond hearing can feel like the first big moment where everything is on the line. You’re standing in front of a judge, the prosecutor is making arguments, and your future suddenly feels very uncertain. A lot of people hope this…
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What Happens With Under 21 Dui in Michigan Under the Zero Tolerance Law

  • Drunk Driving
What happens when a driver under 21 is accused of DUI in Michigan under the zero tolerance rule and what penalties apply on a first offense? Michigan’s zero tolerance law sets a 0.02 BAC limit for drivers under 21. A first offense can bring fines, community…
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