On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 21, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Michigan’s Impaired Driving Law establishes significant penalties for drivers caught behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can receive a DUI with blood alcohol content of over 0.08% or higher than 0.02% if you are younger than 21. ...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
There is perhaps no worse experience a parent can go through than the loss of a child. Prosecutors in Macomb County, Michigan, acknowledge the pain of a father whose alleged drunk driving caused a crash that killed his 7-year-old son. Nevertheless, they have proceeded...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Most people in Michigan know that before a law enforcement officer can place them under arrest, they must have some form of evidence to support the arrest. The type of evidence needed will vary for each type of crime, of course. In the case of charges involving...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
American students pay some of the highest costs in the world for accessing higher education. Whereas students in Germany, Greece or even Cuba may access school for free, American students pay tens of thousands of dollars to attend colleges and universities. Through...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
As of now, the legal limit for blood alcohol while driving in most states is 0.08%. However, earlier this year a Michigan state representative introduced a bill that would lower the legal limit to 0.05%. If the bill were to pass, Michigan would be one of two states in...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Reckless driving involves operating a vehicle with wanton or willful disregard for others’ property or the safety of other people. According to Michigan law, a driver can face reckless driving charges for operating a vehicle in this fashion not only on a highway...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 13, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Property crimes are on the decline in America. There are several potential reasons for this. For starters, unemployment rates are low. Another contributing factor is the prevalence of security systems both at businesses and at homes. This makes it difficult for people...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 29, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you have been accused of a felony crime in Michigan, it is important to know the nature of the case against you. According to the State of Michigan, the eight different felony classes are categorized A-H. The Class A felonies are by far the most serious crimes....
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Feb 17, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Everyone makes mistakes, especially when they’re young. As an individual going to college, you’ll make mistakes, too. If you went to a party and got caught drinking underage, you’re not the first. Fortunately, laws in Michigan have changed, and being...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 19, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
This year has brought seemingly countless incidents of police violence, much of it exposed via cell phone video recordings and pictures. No longer are we reliant on news organizations to tell us the story; we can break it ourselves. We are often emboldened by the...
