Mark Caldwell Articles & Blog Posts

August 11, 2025November 14, 2024 by markmcaldwell

An official document showing approval for a driver's license application.

Losing your driver’s license in Michigan can severely disrupt daily life. From commuting to work and running errands to managing … Read more

August 19, 2025October 10, 2024 by markmcaldwell

A man looks at the damage of two cars in an accident

What Happens if You Hit Someone While Drunk Driving? If you hit another car or a person while driving drunk, … Read more

August 11, 2025September 4, 2024 by markmcaldwell

The hand of a minor holds a bottle of alcohol next to a graphic that shows a red X over the number 21.

Navigating Michigan’s Minor in Possession (MIP) Charge Minefield If you or a loved one is facing a Minor in Possession … Read more

August 7, 2025July 11, 2024 by markmcaldwell

A Michigan man is ordered by a police office to perform a field sobriety after being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving.

Understand the ins-and-outs of Michigan Field Sobriety Tests Highlights: You can refuse field sobriety test procedures if they are standardized, … Read more

August 11, 2025July 9, 2024 by markmcaldwell

An eraser erases a criminal record in accordance with how the Michigan HYTA program works for young offenders.

A Second Chance: How the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) Can Help Young Offenders in Michigan Highlights: HYTA status can … Read more

August 8, 2025May 29, 2024 by markmcaldwell

Legal Update for House Bill 4132. Text reads: "House Bill 4132 Brings Significant Changes to Michigan Traffic Laws"

What Michigan Motorists Need to Know about House Bill 4132: On May 22, 2024, the Michigan legislature introduced new … Read more

August 11, 2025May 1, 2024 by markmcaldwell

A man is getting over-served at a bar, putting him in peril of getting a DUI/OWI on his way home. Text stating 'A comprehensive guide to Michigan's Super Drunk Law' is overlaid on the picture.

Highlights: Super Drunk charges will read as an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), High Blood Alcohol content, or OWI, High BAC. … Read more

November 14, 2024April 30, 2024 by markmcaldwell

An infographic shows the 11 steps of how a person can expunge a DUI from their record in Michigan with an experienced expungement lawyer.

Highlights: A DUI stays on your record in Michigan forever unless you get it expunged. You can expunge a DUI … Read more

November 14, 2024April 25, 2024 by markmcaldwell

A woman is pulled over by the side of the road by a police officer. She is taking a breathalyzer test.

Highlights: A first-time DUI in Michigan can result in driver’s license suspension, a misdemeanor on your criminal record, and up … Read more

August 11, 2025April 2, 2024 by markmcaldwell

A bottle of wine with a lock around the neck symbolizes the recovery process that Michigan Sobriety Court can help with.

Getting a drunk driving charge can be stressful, especially if it’s a second or third offense. The penalties in … Read more