Criminal Defense Lawyer in Grand Rapids

April 16

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI , Expungement
Date: April 16, 2023
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Drunk Driving Expungement: A Step by Step Guide

If you have been convicted of drunk driving in Michigan, you may be wondering if there is any way to clear your criminal record. Fortunately, Michigan law provides a process for individuals to set aside certain criminal convictions, including drunk driving convictions. This process is known as a dru...

February 21

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI
Date: February 21, 2019
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DUI Services and Information

Criminal Defense Attorney You may feel hopeless and convinced that your DUI charge is an open and shut case. This may not be the case! If you hire an experienced DUI lawyer, they can help you strategize ways to minimize your sentence and/or charges and work on a solid defense together. You do not ha...

November 20

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Juvenile
Date: November 20, 2018
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Does My Child Need a Lawyer for Juvenile Criminal Charges?

If your child is being investigated for or has been charged with a crime as a juvenile (age 16 or younger), as a parent, it is a very emotional experience. You’re likely scared about what could happen, and if you think your child may have actually committed the crime, you might also be feeling ang...

November 20

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Driver’s License Appeal , DUI
Date: November 20, 2018
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Should I Bring a Lawyer to My Driver’s License Reexamination?

In Michigan, the Secretary of State’s Traffic Safety Division conducts driver reexaminations as authorized by Michigan’s Motor Vehicle Code. The purpose of a driver’s license reexamination is to determine your ability to drive safely and whether or not a suspension of your license or some othe...

November 18

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sex Crimes
Date: November 18, 2018
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Teens and Sexting – Talking to Your Kids About the Consequences

Most parents today didn’t have to deal with the concept of “sexting” when they were kids. We didn’t have smart phones that allowed us to send naughty photos to our boyfriend or girlfriend with the click of a button. This is new, uncomfortable territory for today’s parents, but it is incred...

November 16

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI , Uncategorized
Date: November 16, 2018
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Top Five Actions to Take If You’ve Been Arrested for a Second Drunk Driving Offense

For most people, a first drunk driving offense in Michigan isn’t the end of the world. Unless there was an accident or an extremely high blood alcohol content, most people don’t face incarceration for a first offense. There are driver’s license sanctions, but they are short-term, and although ...

November 15

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense
Date: November 15, 2018
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Should I Take a Lie Detector Test Offered By the Police?

In serious criminal investigations, such as criminal sexual conduct and murder cases, it is not unusual for police to ask a suspect to take a polygraph examination, otherwise known as a lie detector test. In doing so, the police are not looking to eliminate a suspect or get to the truth; they are tr...

April 02

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sex Crimes
Date: April 2, 2018
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Using A Forensic Psychologist In A Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

In cases involving false allegations of rape or child molestation, the use of an expert in forensic psychology can often make the difference between winning and losing. Whether the accuser is an adult or a child, jurors in these types of cases often want an answer to the question, “Why would they ...

March 23

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , DUI
Date: March 23, 2018
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Recent Changes to Approved Ignition Interlock Devices

An ignition interlock device is installed in the vehicle to monitor alcohol use. The device requires a breath sample before the user may start a vehicle. The device measure bodily alcohol content (BAC). The vehicle will not start if the device detects a BAC of 0.025 or higher. While the vehicle is i...

March 05

Posted By: Keeley Blanchard
Posted In: Criminal Defense , Sex Crimes , Title IX
Date: March 5, 2018
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Procedure For Sexual Misconduct Investigations at Michigan State University

Sexual misconduct allegations in a university setting are serious, and can have serious, life-long consequences. It is important to understand what is going to happen during the course of these investigations, and to ensure that you put yourself in the best possible position to avoid a finding of re...