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Criminal Defense

Michigan Sex Offender Registry

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Michigan, you may be required to register your name on […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Arson Attorney

Arson is a charge that most do not think about much. In terms of criminal cases, we tend to consider […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan First-Degree Murder

In Michigan, first-degree murder is one of the most serious offenses that you can commit. If convicted, you could face […]

Drug Charges

Prescription Drug Crimes In Michigan

Over the past decades, improper prescription drug use has increased in the United States. In response, lawmakers on both the […]

Drug Charges

Michigan Cultivation And Possession With Intent

Marijuana and possession of marijuana have been hot topics in the United States for several decades. In recent years, many […]

Litigation, Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Burglary Lawyer

In Michigan, burglary and breaking and entering are similar offenses. Even though these offenses are essentially the same in Michigan […]

Litigation, Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

What Is Witness Tampering In Michigan?

Witness tampering is one of the crimes against justice that hurts the integrity of the justice system. Witnesses are central […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Robbery Lawyer

Robbery and theft are often used interchangeably when discussing taking someone else’s property or things. However, the law treats each […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Assault And Battery Lawyer

Assault and battery are some of the most common criminal offenses in Michigan. Assault can have a few different meanings. […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

How To Challenge An Eyewitness Identification

The criminal justice system greatly values eyewitness testimony. If someone saw you commit a crime, the odds are high that […]

Litigation, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Larceny Lawyer

Larceny is stealing property from another person. There are several kinds of larceny in Michigan and depending on the severity […]

Litigation, Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Can You Defend Against Michigan Shoplifting Charges?

Taking one or two items from a store without paying can lead to severe punishments. Shoplifting—called “retail fraud” in Michigan—is […]

Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Conspiracy Lawyer

Conspiracy occurs when you agree with someone else to commit a crime. Conspiracy can involve or relate to a number […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense, Other

Probation In Michigan

Probation can serve as a punishment for a criminal conviction. It is an alternative to a jail sentence for many. […]

Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense, Other

Michigan Sentencing Guidelines

Michigan courts follow sentencing guidelines for individuals who have been charged and convicted of a felony in Michigan. The purpose […]

Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense, Other

Criminal Process In Michigan

If you commit a crime and are immediately arrested without the involvement of a court for a warrant, you will […]

Litigation, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Jury Nullification

Jury nullification occurs when a jury returns a verdict that is contrary to the law provided to them by the […]

Firearm Issues, Criminal Defense, Other

Michigan Stand Your Ground Law

Michigan is one of 26 states with a “stand your ground” law, an extension of the Castle Doctrine. This law […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Overview Of Felony Criminal Procedure In Michigan

Due Process Rights Under Michigan law, all people accused of a crime have certain due process rights which arise out […]

Litigation, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense, Other

Probable Cause Conference In Michigan

In Michigan, a probable cause conference is a court hearing before the preliminary examination. Both are considered part of the […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense, Other

Michigan Arrest Warrants

If you are facing an arrest in Michigan, get in touch with the experienced criminal defense attorneys at George Law, […]

Our Firm, Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Michigan Sex Crimes Lawyer

Michigan Sex Crimes Attorney Tells You What You Need To Know Are you looking for sex crime criminal defense attorneys […]

Michigan Courts, Criminal Defense

Possible Defenses Against Sex Crimes

When facing sexual misconduct charges, you must contact a reputable and award-winning Michigan sex crimes defense law firm, such as […]

Michigan Courts, Other

Common Sex Crime Charges In Michigan

Michigan considers various acts to be unlawful sexual conduct. Criminal acts are either misdemeanors or felonies. Whether a misdemeanor or […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Fraud Crimes

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer For Fraud, Financial Crimes Crimes involving defrauding the government and financial improprieties may not involve violence […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Clean Slate Law

Michigan Clean Slate A criminal record negatively impacts all aspects of your life. Whether you’re looking for work, getting a […]

Drunk Driving

Commercial Truck Driver DUI

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and DUI Truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators play a key role in our national economy, […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer

When an individual is arrested or charged with a criminal offense, having a good attorney can have a major impact […]

Drunk Driving

State’s New DUI Expungement Law Takes Effect This Week

A new Michigan law making expungements available to those with a first-time offense of the state’s drunken-driving law went into […]

Drunk Driving

Understanding OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) versus OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired) – What’s the Difference?

OWI vs. OWVI: What’s the Difference? At George Law, we meet with clients asking this same question on a daily […]

Criminal Defense

Drug Possession in Wayne County – Key Points

Why You Need A Michigan Drug Crime Lawyer In Your Corner If you have been charged with a drug offense […]

Juvenile Crimes

HYTA Program and Long Term Effects on Individual Rights

Most scientists agree that the human brain is fully developed by age 25. The reward-risk portion of the brain is […]

Firearm Issues

Felony Convictions and Gun Rights Restoration

Criminal Defense Lawyers At George Law, our lawyers are well-informed about the options available to restore our clients’ firearms rights. […]

Drunk Driving

OWVI in Michigan – A Closer Look

Usually, DUI in Michigan involves a complete loss of mental or physical faculties because of substance intoxication. This substance could […]

Firearm Issues

Michigan Self Defense Laws

Criminal Defense Lawyers If you have been charged with a crime and believe you acted in self-defense, George Law’s team […]

Drunk Driving

DUI on Private Property

Practically everyone is aware that drinking and driving on public roads can land you in jail with a drunk driving […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Drug Crimes

Michigan Drug Crime Overview Drug crimes are a serious matter that can have a lasting impact on an individual’s life […]

Our Firm

George Law Featured in Hour Detroit

Criminal defense and family law are highly competitive areas of law with a wide variety of different law firms and […]

Our Firm

George Law Featured As Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Detroit

“Making it onto the list of top criminal defense attorneys in Michigan, George Law has cemented its place as one […]

Litigation

Can I Sue A School For Negligent Security?

Schools are supposed to be places where kids learn and become productive members of society. You should not have to […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Title IX Lawsuit Attorney

Your child’s school should be a place where they learn the skills that they need to become responsible adults. You […]

Litigation

School Shootings And Suing The School District

Over the last twenty years, there has been a disturbing increase in the number of shootings at U.S. schools. These […]

Criminal Defense

Michigan Drug Court

What You Need To Know About Michigan Drug Court In Michigan, there is an Adult Treatment Court alternative that handles […]

Drunk Driving

What You Need To Know About Michigan Sobriety Court

In 2011, the State of Michigan enacted a law that allowed certain DUI offenders to avoid license revocation by entering […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]