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DUI Charges in Michigan: A Primer

Legalwins.com has recently added an article on OWI and other Michigan DUI charges, and the penalties that each of those carries. It’s more complicated than you think – the sad combination of cars and intoxication has been broken down differently … Continue reading

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Michigan sobriety court graduates return to say thanks

It’s not often that people who have been through a court system come back to thank it, but with the new and boldly successful Sobriety Courts in Michigan, this is precisely the case. A number of Sobriety Courts have been … Continue reading

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Livingston County Plant Fire Creates Unrest for GM

There was a fire at a car dashboard factory in Livingston County. The factory was owned by Magna International who produces dashboards and other various in car items for GM, Chrysler, Ford, Nissan and others. Luckily no one was injured … Continue reading

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New Driving Ordinance in Troy, Michigan

If you really need to pet your dog while driving in Troy, Michigan, it’s a very good idea to pull over first. The city of Troy has launched an unprecedented crackdown on distracted drivers, outlawing not only text messaging and … Continue reading

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Michigans High Alcohol Enhanced Penalty Law

Also known as the “Super Drunk Driving Law”, Michigan subjects drivers with Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over 0.17 to the nations most strict penalties. Typical OWI offenses in Michigan used to revolve around 90 days in jail and fines in … Continue reading

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