The state of Michigan and every local city and municipality has individual laws governing dogs and their owners. Violations of these laws can lead to a civil lawsuit against the owner, imprisonment of the owner, fines and court costs for the owner, and death of the dog. Hiring an attorney who is familiar with the local laws and ordinances is critical to handling these very delicate measures. Often, there is a victim involved who was bitten by a dog and an owner wanting to p

In Michigan, operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious crime under the Michigan Vehicle Code that states it is illegal to drive with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) over .08. However, if you are under 21, the BAC limit is .00 due to Michigan’s Zero Tolerance laws. It is estimated that one-third of all traffic fatalities in Michigan involve the use of alcohol. Studies show conclusively that operating a motor vehicle after consuming even one drink makes you

Domestic violence charges threaten to tear families apart. A person charged with a crime not only will have possible criminal charges to worry about, but family and custody issues as well. Likely, a no contact order will be granted to the victim in these matters and the person charged with the crime will be removed from their home. Once charged with a domestic violence, it is imperative to contact and hire an attorney IMMEDIATELY. Having an attorney represent you from the