What Happens After You’re Pulled Over for Drunk Driving in Michigan?
You’re leaving a tailgate after consuming a few beers and suddenly you hear sirens behind you. Your fear, panic and anxiety start to kick in – what am I supposed to say? Do I have to take the tests they request? What will hap...
Dan Geherin, Criminal Defense Attorney in Ann Arbor, Named in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2022
Dan Geherin, criminal defense attorney at Geherin Law Group, PLLC. has been named in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America List from BestLawyers.com. Best Lawyers publications have earned the respect of the profession, the media, and the p...
Big Changes Coming to Michigan Criminal Law Based on Age
We have all heard the science behind the idea that young people’s brains take years to develop, often well into their early-20’s. That fact – coupled with concepts like peer pressure, hormones and substance abuse – often leads youn...
Can You Be Discharged Early from Probation?
Michigan has seen many changes to its criminal justice system over the past year. Part of that is due to the research and findings of the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration, which was created in 2019 by Governor Whitmer. This div...
Can the police obtain my private medical or hospital records following an OWI arrest?
For many people, a drunk driving arrest occurs after they’re pulled over for a “routine” traffic offense like speeding or weaving. Others, regrettably, might be involved in a traffic accident after drinking alcohol. For these people, the...
Am I Eligible to Expunge My Michigan Conviction?
In April, Michigan’s new Clean Slate laws took effect, which expanded the number and type of offenses that can be expunged. This means under certain circumstances, an individual may have prior convictions “expunged” or “set aside,&...
Expungement of Criminal Records in Washtenaw County
Are you looking to get your criminal record expunged in Washtenaw County? Do you need help navigating the legal system? Are you overwhelmed with bills and not being able to provide a better quality of life for yourself and your family? Expunging your crim...
What Exactly is an “Expungement” in Michigan?
In the last year, there has been a lot of “buzz” about expungement of criminal records in Michigan. In 2020, Michigan passed a series of “clean-slate” initiatives which expanded eligibility for people to seek expungements, and in m...
What is the difference between a “CCW” and a “CPL” in Michigan?
Many Michigan residents are proud gun owners. People use and rely on guns for a wide range of recreation, hunting, and protection purposes. However, these same Michigan residents often get into serious legal trouble when they transport or carry those guns...
What Exactly is “Cross-Examination?”
Every day, in courtrooms throughout Michigan (and even on Zoom screens during the COVID pandemic), cases are won or lost based on the effective or ineffective cross-examination of witnesses. What is cross-examination? It is the questioning of ...