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08/27/2026

The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport has their own police called Airport Police. If you have a checkpoint violation and Airport Police handle it the matter will probably be heard at the 34th District Court in Romulus.

Bringing a weapon through security, even if it’s an accident, you will likely face a checkpoint violation.

08/03/2026

When people find out I’m a criminal defense lawyer, one of the first questions I’m asked is, “If I get pulled over for a DUI, should I blow?”

There are actually two breath tests. The first is the preliminary breath test (PBT), which is administered during the investigation before an arrest. The second is the chemical test, also known as the Implied Consent test, which occurs after an arrest.

In Michigan, refusing the preliminary breath test generally results in only a $200 civil fine. For that reason, if you’ve been drinking, refusing the preliminary breath test is often the better choice.

Refusing the Implied Consent test, however, carries much more serious consequences than a first-offense OWI conviction. An Implied Consent refusal results in a one-year driver’s license suspension and six points being added to your driving record.

If this is your first offense, it’s almost always better to comply with the chemical test. There are rare situations where you may be close to the legal limit, and delaying the test by refusing it could work to your advantage—for example, if officers need to obtain a search warrant before a blood draw. However, those situations are extremely uncommon and should not be relied upon.

Remember, this video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always consult your own attorney before making any legal decisions.

07/06/2026

Client was stopped for having a clear cover on his license plate. He was charged with an OWI second offense. While you cannot have material obscure your plate per MCL 257.225, this cover did not do that. We had a judge who was going to bend over backwards to side with the prosecution, but we were still able to negotiate to a reckless driving which saved the client from a revoked license.

I happily provided a legal opinion on some issues in this book. Made the acknowledgments section! Check out A Woman In P...
06/23/2026

I happily provided a legal opinion on some issues in this book. Made the acknowledgments section! Check out A Woman In Pink by Megan A. Schikora.

Happy to have gotten the Super Lawyers award again for criminal defense. Only 2.5% of attorneys receive this.
03/16/2026

Happy to have gotten the Super Lawyers award again for criminal defense. Only 2.5% of attorneys receive this.

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08/29/2025

If an engagement is called off, what happens to the ring?

Michigan follows the common law rule that an engagement ring is a gift in contemplation of marriage. The affirming case under Michigan law is Meyer v Mitnick, 244 Mich App 697 (2001).

This means that if an engagement is called off the ring must be returned to the purchaser.

08/28/2025

What is the statute of limitations?

The statute of limitations is a defense that an accused person can assert when the prosecutor waits too long to file charges in criminal court.

The purpose of this rule is to make sure that charges are filed within a reasonable amount of time, evidence and memories are fresh and reliable.

Most offenses, felonies and misdemeanors, have a statute of limitations of six years. This means that if six years should pass from the time the offense is committed and a person is then charged with the crime they can assert the defense in court to have the case dismissed.

This video for entertainment purposes, it does not create an attorney-client relationship, it is not legal advice.

08/20/2025

What do I need to do if you have a warrant?

An arrest warrant is issued after a prosecutor reviews a police officer’s report and makes the decision to charge the person under criminal investigation with a crime. The warrant request is entered into the court by the police officer under oath, and the judge or magistrate issues the warrant.

The purpose of the warrant is to get the accused person to court to answer to and defend that charges against them.

It is possible that police will then go to a person’s residence to arrest them. More common is a bench warrant, which means no one is actively coming to arrest the person accused of a crime but if police have contact with the person and learn of the outstanding warrant an arrest will be made. This can be extremely inconvenient if the accused person has police contact late on Friday or over the weekend. In that situation, police will arrest them and hold them at the police station until a judge or magistrate can see them. This means that the person could be waiting hours or even days in a small jail cell.

Once a person is arrested, they are taken to the courthouse to be arraigned by the judge. The arraignment will remove the outstanding warrant, and it will also start the proceedings of the criminal case.

Generally, a bond will be issued at arraignment, which is a promise to return to court secured by money. Depending on the type of charge, the case will be set for a pretrial or a probable cause conference.

If you are aware of a warrant out for your arrest, the best thing to do is to hire a lawyer and go to the court to have the warrant removed. By going to the courthouse on your accord, without the police having to take you there in handcuffs, you will likely get a more favorable bond. Showing up to court with a lawyer shows the court that you are more likely to continue to come to court to defend the charges against you, and that you are less likely to be a flight risk.

this is legal advice and it doesn’t create an attorney client relationship, it’s just for entertainment .

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