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Drunk Driving

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

Blood Alcohol Content – BAC Limits in The United States The level of intoxication someone experiences is based on their […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Clean Slate Law

New Expungement & Clean Slate Laws It’s no secret that having felonies and misdemeanors on your record severely and negatively […]

Michigan Courts

Hazel Park District Court (43rd District Court)

Oakland County’s 43rd District Court system handles a large number of cases ranging from simple traffic matters all the way […]

Michigan Courts

Madison Heights District Court (43rd District Court)

Located in the southern portion of Oakland County, the 43rd District Court handles a variety of cases that vary from […]

Michigan Courts

Ferndale District Court (43rd District Court)

Oakland County’s 43rd District Court system handles a wide variety of cases in the southern section of the county. This […]

Michigan Courts

Oakland County District Courts

The Oakland County District Courts handle a significant number of drunk driving cases, as well as various other cases including […]

Michigan Courts

Royal Oak District Court (44th District Court)

The Oakland County 44th District Court in Royal Oak handles a wide range of criminal, drunk driving and related cases. […]

Michigan Courts

Troy District Court (52-4 District Court)

The Oakland County 52-4 District Court in Troy covers a wide range of criminal, drunk driving and related cases, as […]

Michigan Courts

Rochester Hills District Court (52-3 District Court)

The Oakland County 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills handles a significant number of drunk driving cases, as well as […]

Michigan Courts

Clarkston District Court (52-2 District Court)

52-2 District Court The Oakland County 52-2 District Court in Clarkston handles a variety of cases, including drunk driving offenses, […]

Michigan Courts

Novi District Court (52-1 District Court)

The Oakland County 52-1 District Court in Novi handles drunk driving offenses, minor criminal cases, probation, and a variety of […]

Drunk Driving

Michigan Hardship License

Michigan Hardship License Not being able to legally drive is a very serious setback for anyone looking to have a […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Drug Laws

Being charged with a drug crime in the state of Michigan can be devastating. The negative stigma of being a […]

Drunk Driving

Ignition Interlock Device Michigan

Michigan Ignition Interlock Devices In Michigan, ignition interlock devices are increasingly being used to ensure drunk drivers stay off public […]

Drunk Driving

George Law Featured As Best DUI Lawyers in Detroit

“Rising to the top isn’t easy, but hard work and expertise have paid off for Derrick George and his team.” […]

Drunk Driving

Michigan DUI Guide

Everything You Need To Know About Michigan DUI/OWI Laws Michigan has some of the most confusing DUI laws in the […]

Criminal Defense

Steps in the Typical Criminal Case

When you are arrested for OWI in Michigan, you not only have to deal with your driving privileges being suspended, […]

Drunk Driving

Guide to Open Container Laws in Michigan

Outdoor festivities and entertainment are an important part of Michigan’s hospitality industry and economy, contributing to the industry’s annual sales […]

Drunk Driving

Getting Your Driver’s License Back: The Appeal Hearing

To get your driver’s license back, you have to have an appeal hearing before the Office of Hearings and Administrative […]

Criminal Defense

The 77 Day Rule: Friend or Foe for Defendants?

By: Attorney G. Jack Burke A client recently contacted our office wondering if the so-called “77 Day Rule” could help […]

Business Law

How to Start a Company

Starting a company is actually simpler than it seems. To start a company: choose your business type (such as an […]

Business Law

Seven Steps to Help Protect Your Business from a Data Breach

Cybercriminals are upping their game in an effort to obtain credit-card numbers, social-security numbers, PINs, and other personal information from […]

Business Law

Suing Your Former Employee’s New Employer

Conspiracy, collusion, conundrum, oh my . . . Are these thoughts going through your mind? Did your biggest competitor just […]

Business Law

How to Avoid Fiduciary-Duty Claims

If you’re from Detroit, or a Lions’ fan, you surely remember when Calvin Johnson made that great, game-winning catch against […]

Business Law

Why Create an Entity? 6 Reasons You Should Become an Organized Business Entity

Many people dream about being entrepreneurs. They may begin by doing something they love, and then they start getting paid […]

Drunk Driving

Nine Ways a DUI Can Destroy Your Career

There is no doubt that being arrested for drunk driving can ruin your life. Particularly, if you don’t hire the […]

Drunk Driving

Will I go to Jail for My First DUI?

People charged with drunk driving face harsher penalties than simply paying a fine and covering court costs. The fact is, […]

Drunk Driving

Am I More Likely to be Arrested for Drunk Driving if I Wear a Face Mask?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) now “recommends” wearing cloth face mask coverings in public settings, at least […]

Estate Planning

How Probate Works in Michigan

Probate is how an estate gets settled with court supervision. A person, often a surviving spouse or adult child, is […]

Estate Planning

How to Handle a Small Estate in Michigan

If you’re wrapping up the estate of a Michigan resident who died with an estate that’s worth less than a […]

Business Law

Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement – Do I Need One?

What Is an LLC Operating Agreement? An operating agreement for a Limited Liability Company is a document by which you […]

Business Law

Should You Set Up Your Company as an LLC or S Corporation?

As you are starting a business, you are confronted with a question right out of the box: Should you set […]

Business Law

When Should I Incorporate My Business?

***Note: Only a corporation is incorporated. An LLC is an unincorporated entity. It is more accurate to say that an […]

Criminal Defense

Making a 7411 Plea in Michigan

Have you or has someone you know ever been charged with a first-time drug offense? Was the drug in question […]

Juvenile Crimes

Holmes Youthful Training Act

The lawyers at George Law, (248) 470-4300, are highly experienced with the Holmes Youthful Training Act (“HYTA”). HYTA is available […]

Litigation

What is Internet Defamation? Do I have a Claim? Could I be liable?

Do you own a business that has been substantially harmed by unfair and untruthful on-line reviews? Or, are you an […]

Business Law

How to Remove Negative Material (about you!) from the Internet

As a business lawyer who specializes in internet-marketing law and litigation, I often get questions about how to remove negative, […]

Business Law

What is an Offer in Compromise?

Donald K.S. Petersen, JD, Harvard Law School George Law An “Offer in Compromise” (“OIC”) is a great way for people […]

Criminal Defense

“The Police Officer Didn’t Read Me my Miranda Rights”

One of the most-frequent questions clients who were pulled over for drunk driving ask us is: “What can I do […]

Other

How about a PPP Loan?

On June 30, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed an unexpected extension of the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program […]

Business Law

Do You Need a Buy/Sell Agreement?

Coronavirus placed unprecedented challenges before businesses and their shareholders (and LLC members), particularly those who did not plan for the […]

Drunk Driving

Restore Your Driver’s License in Michigan – the Detroit Area

If you are attempting to have the Secretary of State restore your driver’s license, you must overcome certain obstacles and […]

Drunk Driving

Michigan’s New Roadside Marijuana Testing Program

As detailed in another blog entry, there is no chemical test for determining (i) if a driver is driving under […]

Business Law

Dispute Avoidance: Negotiating and Drafting Contracts

In practicing “dispute avoidance;” i.e., drafting significant contracts that do NOT end up in litigation, lawyers play a critical role. […]

Drunk Driving

The Impact of COVID-19 and Coronavirus on DUI/OWI Cases

The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the day-to-day lives of everybody in the Detroit area and Michigan in general. For […]

Family Law

General Divorce Blog

Ending your marriage is one of the most difficult decisions that you ever make. There is nothing simple or easy […]

Family Law

Collaborative Divorce

In the Collaborative Divorce approach, a professional team supports couples through the emotional aspects of divorce as they resolve the […]

Business Law

Why Your Business Should Care about Intellectual Property

If you own a business, you should take steps to protect your intellectual property – it may be the most […]

Drunk Driving

Breathalyzer Myths Debunked

We’ve all heard so many stories about how to beat a breathalyzer test. Truthfully, I used to believe many […]

Other

Can You Record a Conversation on Your Cell Phone?

Everybody has a cell phone, and nearly everyone has a smartphone. Sometimes you talk to someone who lies all the […]

Juvenile Crimes

What are Criminal Charges for Hazing in Michigan

Boys will be boys, we often think. We all know lots of people who were subjected to “hazing”, maybe even […]

Drunk Driving

Can I Challenge a Breathalyzer-Test Result?

Breathalyzer readings are critical pieces of evidence in drunk-driving cases. You need to ensure that the test results were properly […]

Business Law

Businesses Surviving the Quarantine

The business world is confronted with financial issues it’s never before seen. Businesses are quarantined. Unfortunately, though your revenue has […]

Drunk Driving

Drunk Driving – A Summary

Very few people drive while they think they’re drunk. They don’t think they’re a danger to anyone. But something happens, […]

Other

Documents That Your Young-Adult Child Should Have (and Doesn’t!)

Your baby is now 18-years old. Maybe off to college. Maybe living on their own. Not really a baby anymore, […]

Criminal Defense

No Contact Order – Michigan Domestic Violence

If you have been charged with a domestic-violence crime, the judge may have entered a “No-Contact Order” while the case […]

Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence Against Men

We live in the #MeToo era. A record number of female victims have sought justice for physical and sexual abuse […]

Other

Detroit Michigan Attorney Working Through COVID-19

At George Law, we are available to assist you with any of your legal needs, despite Michigan’s current Shelter-in-place order […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Domestic Violence: In General

Under Michigan law, it is a crime to threaten to harm or to actually harm an intimate partner. Michigan domestic […]

Drunk Driving

Do You Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test if You Get Pulled Over in Michigan?

As Michigan DUI defense lawyers, we are often asked ‘do you have to take a breathalyzer test if you get […]

Drunk Driving

What Happens if You Get an OWI With A Passenger Under 16 in Michigan?

In Michigan, the crime of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) is taken very seriously. In fact, the State of Michigan is […]

Criminal Defense

Domestic Violence in Michigan: Staying Safe During COVID-19

For victims of abuse, the governor’s quarantine order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 puts them in a nightmare situation: […]

Drunk Driving

Michigan OWI Causing Death Carries a Heavy Sentence

Michigan has strict DUI laws. Unsurprisingly, the courts give elevated sentences to drivers who kill people or cause serious injuries. […]

Drunk Driving

Can You be Arrested for DUI/OWI in a Parked Car in Michigan?

Drunk people often fall asleep in parked cars. They often don’t realize they can be arrested for DUI/OWI in a […]

Drunk Driving

Michigan Politician Charged With Being “Super Drunk” Admits Lesser Charge

Driving “super drunk” carries a heavy penalty. Police recently arrested a Michigan lawmaker and charged her with being “super drunk” […]

Drunk Driving

What is Operating While Visibly Impaired in Michigan?

Many people don’t realize police can charge them with a drunk driving offense even if their blood alcohol content is […]

Drunk Driving

Do Police Have to Prove Drugs Affected Your Driving to Charge You With OWPD in Michigan?

Michigan has a “zero-tolerance” approach to drugged driving. Although many motorists believe police have to prove drugs affected their driving […]

Drunk Driving

Did a False Breathalyzer Test Cause Your Drunk Driving Arrest in Michigan?

Breathalyzers have been used in DUI/OWI arrests in Michigan for decades. When drivers are pulled over and breathalyzed, they often […]

Drunk Driving

6 Michigan Drunk Driving Facts You Probably Did Not Know

On behalf of George Law, posted in drunk driving charges on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. At George Law, we know a lot about […]

Drunk Driving

What are the Differences Between DUI, OWI, OWVI and Why Does it Matter?

The legal system is already confusing, right? That’s why my profession exists, but you should still educate yourself on the […]

Drunk Driving

5 Things to Do If You are Pulled Over for a DUI

Let’s get one thing straight. Don’t drink and drive. Just don’t to it. It is dangerous for you, it is […]

Drunk Driving

Can I Refuse to Take a Sobriety Test?

On behalf of George Law, posted in blood alcohol tests on Monday, March 5, 2018. If you are ever pulled over because an […]

Drunk Driving

Can an Employer Refuse to Hire Me Because of a DUI Conviction?

On behalf of George Law, posted in blog on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. How does a DUI affect a job search? Our clients often […]

Drunk Driving

Important Facts – Michigan OWI Law

On behalf of Law Offices of Derrick E. George, P.C. posted in drunk driving charges on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. In the state of […]

Our Firm

GETTING TO KNOW: Derrick E. George, Esq.

On behalf of Law Offices of Derrick E. George, P.C. posted in DUI on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. http://legalnews.com/oakland/1442752/ Attorney Derrick George has served […]