If you're facing a repeat OWI/DUI in Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb County, you may have heard your attorney or the prosecutor mention sobriety court. It's a specialized court docket that offers an alternative path through the criminal justice system for people whose drunk or drugged driving charge is tied to a genuine substance abuse problem - and it's worth understanding before your next court date. How is sobriety court different from a regular criminal case? A standard OWI cas

If your Michigan driver's license was revoked after multiple alcohol or drug-related driving convictions, getting back on the road isn't automatic - even after your revocation period ends. Michigan requires anyone whose license was revoked or denied for multiple offenses to go through a formal restoration process with the Secretary of State's Michigan Administrative Hearing System (MAHS) before driving privileges are returned. Who needs a restoration hearing? Generally, if yo

There is some misinformation out there about the availability of free legal services. There is such a thing as pro bono (free) legal service - it does exist. The American Bar Association recommends that every lawyer perform a certain number of pro bono hours each year. But the key word is recommends - the ABA isn't like the American Dental or Medical Association. Most lawyers aren't members of the ABA, nor are they required to be, so no one is bound by its standards. That an