When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the first steps they may take is to administer field sobriety tests. These tests consist of a series of physical and cognitive exercises used to assess whether a driver is impaired by alcohol. Some...
Life changes, and so do the dynamics of child custody arrangements. The present custody orders may no longer align with the current reality, necessitating a modification. Fortunately, custody orders in Michigan are not permanent and can be adjusted when necessary. ...
Divorce can be very tough on spouses. Few people relish the prospect of a breakup and while starting again can be exciting, it’s also challenging. Kids, particularly younger children, tend to find divorce especially tricky. They do not yet have the tools required to...
For most younger Americans, the divorce rate has been dropping for a while. It’s declining for those who are under 45 years old, for example. There are a few different reasons why this happens. One thing is that couples tend to cohabitate more often before marriage,...
Under Michigan law, people who are convicted of driving under the influence have their driver’s license revoked for a time. Depending on the offense, a driver may be able to get a restricted license that allows them to drive as long as they have an ignition interlock...
Domestic violence is one of the top reasons for families breaking up, causing immense emotional and psychological trauma. While physical assault is the most clearly defined form of domestic violence, it's essential to acknowledge that abuse can also take on subtler...
Dealing with a toxic spouse is a difficult experience, and you may finally have to divorce them for your sake and the sake of your children. In Michigan, you may have to co-parent with your former spouse after the divorce. This requires establishing a structured and...
Being pulled over and questioned for DUI is serious. If you are convicted, you will face serious consequences. If you are pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of DUI, it's crucial to know how to handle the situation responsibly to minimize the potential...
When caught up in a criminal case, you may get a proposition for a plea deal, which is an offer from the prosecution (likely) to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a lighter sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial. While it may be a good deal, a plea deal...
These days, plea deals are more common than criminal trials. It’s estimated that roughly 98% of criminal cases in federal courts end that way, and figures in local jurisdictions are not thought to be much different. None of that means that a plea agreement is right...