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What Happens to Your Driver’s License After an OWI in Michigan?

July 24, 2026July 2, 2026 by markmcaldwell

For most people facing an OWI charge in Grand Rapids, losing the ability to drive is the most immediate, practical … Read more

Categories Driver's License Restoration

OWI Expungement in Michigan: Can You Clear a Drunk Driving Conviction From Your Record?

July 8, 2026June 15, 2026 by markmcaldwell

After an OWI conviction in Michigan, many people assume they’ll be carrying that record forever. For years, that was essentially … Read more

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Can You Beat a Breathalyzer in Michigan? What the Science Actually Says

July 8, 2026June 5, 2026 by markmcaldwell

When a driver blows into a breathalyzer and the result comes back above the legal limit, the first thought is … Read more

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How Grand Rapids Sobriety Courts Work – And Why They Could Save Your Future

July 8, 2026May 25, 2026 by markmcaldwell

Anyone charged with an OWI in Grand Rapids or Kent County has likely heard the term “sobriety court.” For many … Read more

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Michigan’s Super Drunk Law: What a BAC of .17 or Higher Really Means for Your Case

July 8, 2026May 20, 2026 by markmcaldwell

A Michigan OWI with a blood alcohol content (BAC) reading of .17% or higher is not a standard drunk driving … Read more

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Charged With an OWI in Grand Rapids? Here’s Exactly What Happens Next.

July 8, 2026May 12, 2026 by markmcaldwell

You didn’t plan for this. One moment you were driving home — the next, there were blue lights in your … Read more

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A Second Chance: Can a Michigan DUI (OWI) Be Expunged Under the New Clean Slate Law?

July 8, 2026May 8, 2026 by markmcaldwell

Yes, certain first-time DUI or OWI convictions may now qualify for expungement under Michigan’s Clean Slate Law. However, eligibility depends … Read more

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OWI / DUI Attorney Grand Rapids: Protecting Your Future Starts Now

July 8, 2026April 21, 2026 by markmcaldwell

If you’ve been charged with OWI or DUI in Grand Rapids, MI, the consequences can be life-altering. Jail time, fines, … Read more

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Can I Be Charged with an OWI After Smoking? — What Michigan Law Says & What “OUID” Means

July 8, 2026January 20, 2026 by markmcaldwell
Best defense against an OWI charge - Mark Caldwell Law

Quick answer: Yes — in Michigan you can be charged with an OWI (or OUID) after smoking cannabis. Michigan’s law … Read more

Categories Domestic Violence

7 Mistakes Lawyers Make in DUI Plea Bargaining (and How to Avoid Them)

January 20, 2026 by markmcaldwell
Understanding Deferred Disposition

Plea bargaining is one of the most critical stages in any Michigan DUI or OWI case. A well-negotiated plea can … Read more

Categories Michigan DUI Lawyer
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