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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 their place as one […]
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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 […]
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Litigation
Suing The School District For Bullying
The abuse and harassment associated with bullying can have lifelong effects on your child. Self-esteem issues, eating disorders, and even […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.” […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Family Law
Collaborative Divorce
In the Collaborative Divorce approach, a professional team supports couples through the emotional aspects of divorce as they resolve the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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: […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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” […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Drunk Driving
Drunk Driving Suspect Tells Cops She’s Hillary Clinton.
On behalf of Law Offices of Derrick E. George, P.C. on Sunday, May 7, 2017. CHALKHILL, Pa. – Authorities say a drunken […]
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Drunk Driving
Judge throws drunk driver’s mom in jail for laughing at victim’s family in court
On behalf of Law Offices of Derrick E. George, P.C. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Judge Qiana Lillard’s no-nonsense approach is getting […]
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Drunk Driving
What’s it mean under Michigan law to be “Super Drunk”?
On behalf of Law Offices of Derrick E. George, P.C. on Friday, February 17, 2017. A man who said he […]
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