Legal Resources
Facing a criminal charge – no matter the severity – can be a very intimidating process. Outside of finding expert legal representation, educating yourself on the type of charge you’re facing and the options you have for legal defense is the best step to protect your rights.
Below, attorney Mark Caldwell shares his expertise honed from handling thousands of Michigan criminal cases. They are written for you – easy-to-understand and full of practical tips. We hope these legal resources help you build the confidence you need to take the next step in protecting your future.
What To Do if You Hit Someone While Drunk Driving
October 10, 2024What Happens if You Hit Someone While Drunk Driving? If you hit another car or a person while driving drunk,Read More
What is a Minor in Possession (MIP) Charge?
September 4, 2024Navigating Michigan’s Minor in Possession (MIP) Charge Minefield If you or a loved one is facing a Minor in PossessionRead More
Can You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test?
July 11, 2024Understand the ins-and-outs of Michigan Field Sobriety Tests Highlights: You can refuse standardized field sobriety tests, but not non-standardized ones. Read More
Learn how the Michigan HYTA Act Can Clear Your Criminal Record
July 9, 2024A Second Chance: How the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) Can Help Young Offenders in Michigan Highlights: HYTA status canRead More
House Bill 4132 Significantly Changes Michigan Traffic Laws and Road Safety
May 29, 2024What Michigan Motorists Need to Know about House Bill 4132: On May 22, 2024, the Michigan legislature introduced newRead More
Michigan’s Super Drunk Law: A Comprehensive Guide
May 1, 2024Highlights: Super Drunk charges will read as an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), High Blood Alcohol content or OWI, High BAC.Read More
Can a DUI be Expunged from your Record in Michigan?
April 30, 2024Highlights: A DUI stays on your record in Michigan forever unless you get it expunged. You can expunge a DUIRead More
How to Navigate a First Time DUI Charge in Michigan
April 25, 2024Highlights: A first-time DUI in Michigan can result in driver’s license suspension, a misdemeanor on your criminal record, and upRead More
Michigan Sobriety Court: Everything You Need to Know
April 2, 2024Getting a drunk driving charge can be stressful, especially if it’s a second or third offense. The penalties in MichiganRead More