TLT Law, PLLC

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

Please come out and support Attorney Sanford's rise to 47th District Court Judge. We need the right representation and she is it. Attorney Sandford is a huge advocate for her clients and always makes sure things are right. She seeks alternatives to helping people. And that is what this Court needs. So come out and support her and donate to her campaign. If you can't come, please share. And Donate!!!

08/12/2025

Come out and start the process of expunging your record.

08/12/2025

Take the steps to get your record expunged.

05/08/2025

Misdemeanors that will now disqualify you from getting your CPL for either 3 years or 8 yrs, or will get your CPL revoked for said amount of time:

CPL application will not be approved if a CPL applicant has been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the 3 years immediately preceding the date of application:

Operating under the influence, MCL 257.625
Refusal of commercial vehicle driver to submit to a chemical test, MCL 257.625a
Negligently fails to comply, MCL 257.625k
Circumventing an ignition interlocking device, MCL 257.625l
Operating a commercial vehicle with alcohol content, MCL 257.625m, punishable under subsection (3) of that Section
Operating aircraft under the influence, MCL 259.185
Operating ORV under the influence, MCL 324.81134
Operating ORV under the influence of a controlled substance, MCL 324.81135
Operating a snowmobile under the influence, MCL 324.82127
Controlled substances, MCL 333.7401 to 333.7461
Operating locomotive under the influence, MCL 462.353 punishable under subsection (3) of that section.
Disorderly person, MCL 750.167
Embezzlement, MCL 750.174
False pretenses, MCL 750.218
Larceny, MCL 750.356
Retail fraud, MCL 750.356d
Larceny-vacant building, MCL 750.359
Larceny by conversion, MCL 750.362
Defrauding lessor, MCL 750.362a
Malicious destruction of property, MCL 750.377a
Malicious destruction of real property, MCL 750.380
Failure to obey police direction, MCL 750.479a
Receiving stolen property, MCL 750.535
Malicious use of telephones, MCL 750.540e
Violation of a law of the United States, another state, or a local unit of government of this state or another state substantially corresponding to a violation described above

A CPL application will not be approved if a CPL applicant has been convicted of one of the following misdemeanors in the 8 years immediately preceding the date of application:

Failing to stop when involved in a personal injury accident, MCL 257.617a
Operating while intoxicated, second offense, MCL 257.625, punishable as provided in subsection (9)(b)
Drunk driving, commercial vehicle, MCL 257.625m punishable under subsection (4) of that section
Reckless driving, MCL 257.626
Driving while license suspended or revoked, MCL 257.904 punishable as a second or subsequent offense.
Operating aircraft while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance with prior conviction, MCL 259.185
Hindering or obstructing certain persons performing official weights and measures duties, MCL 290.629
Hindering, obstructing, assaulting, or committing bodily injury upon director or authorized representative, MCL 290.650
Operating ORV under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, second or subsequent offense, MCL 324.81134, punishable under subsection (5) or (6) of that section
Operating a snowmobile under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, MCL 324.82127 punishable as a second or subsequent offense under section 82128(1)(b) or (c) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82128.
Operating vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, second or subsequent offense). MCL 324.80176 punishable under section 80177(1)(b)
Knowingly or intentionally possessing controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or prescription form, MCL 333.7403.
Operating locomotive under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, or while visibly impaired, MCL 462.353 punishable under subsection (4) of that section.
Displaying sexually explicit matter to minors, MCL 722.677
Assault or domestic assault, MCL 750.81
Aggravated assault or aggravated domestic assault, MCL 750.81a
Entering without breaking, MCL 750.115
Fourth degree child abuse, MCL 750.136b
Accosting, enticing, or soliciting a child for immoral purposes, MCL 750.145a
Vulnerable adult abuse, MCL 750.145n
Solicitation to commit a felony, MCL 750.157b
Impersonating peace officer or medical examiner, MCL 750.215
Illegal sale of a firearm or ammunition, MCL 750.223
Illegal sale of a self-defense spray, MCL 750.224d
Sale or possession of a switchblade, MCL 750.226a
Improper transportation of a loaded firearm, MCL 750.227c
Failure to have a pistol inspected, MCL 750.228
Accepting a pistol in pawn, MCL 750.229
Failure to register the purchase of a firearm or a firearm component, MCL 750.232
Improperly obtaining a pistol, making a false statement on an application to purchase a pistol, or using false Identification to purchase a pistol, MCL 750.232a
Intentionally aiming a firearm without malice, MCL 750.233
Intentionally discharging a firearm aimed without malice, MCL 750.234
Possessing a firearm on prohibited premises, MCL 750.234d
Brandishing a firearm in public, MCL 750.234e
Possession of a firearm by an individual less than 18 years of age, MCL 750.234f
Intentionally discharging a firearm aimed without malice causing injury, MCL 750.235
Parent of a minor who possessed a firearm in a weapon free school zone, MCL 750.235a
Setting a spring gun or other device, MCL 750.236
Possessing a firearm while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a drug, MCL 750.237
Weapon free school zone violation, MCL 750.237a
Indecent exposure, MCL 750.335a
Stalking, MCL 750.411h
Reckless, careless, or negligent use of a firearm resulting in injury or death, MCL 752.861
Careless, reckless, or negligent use of a firearm resulting in property damage, MCL 752.862
Reckless discharge of a firearm, MCL 752.863a
Violation of a law of the United States, another state, or a local unit of government of this state or another state substantially corresponding to a violation described above

04/03/2025

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the odor of ma*****na alone cannot justify a warrantless vehicle search, overturning case law that dated from a time when using the drug was a crime in the Great Lakes State.

The Michigan Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday reversed a 25-year-old precedent.

04/03/2025

Michigan Supreme Court upholds retroactivity of ruling that mandatory life-without-parole sentencing for 18-year-olds is unconstitutional.

People in Michigan serving mandatory life sentences with no chance of parole for offenses they committed as 18-year-olds are entitled to resentencing because such punishments are unconstitutional, regardless of when they were sentenced, the state's highest court said Tuesday.

12/20/2024

Public Service Announcement 📢

Brass knuckles of any kind are illegal in Michigan. You have to have a CPL. If you are found to have them and you do not possess a CPL, you can be charged with a felony (Weapons-Dangerous Weapon-Miscellaneous) that is punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $2500 fine.

09/06/2024

F.Y.I. BEWARE! They have now added some misdemeanors to the list that would make you lose your CPL license or your gun rights for a certain amount of time.

08/15/2024

Come out for the Expungement Affair. Walk-ins welcome. You can also preregister. Registration ends August 28th.