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If a Michigan police officer pulls you over in traffic and asks you to step out of your vehicle, chances are you’re suspected of drunk driving. What happens next depends on numerous factors, including whether the officer in question establishes probable cause to...
If you face criminal charges in a Michigan court, the strength of your defense will determine the outcome of your case. The type of defense strategy you employ depends on the charges against you. For instance, if you’re headed to court for an unpaid traffic ticket,...
Facing a criminal conviction is a potentially life-changing time when your future is unclear. In many cases, plea bargaining represents an opportunity to minimize the consequences you face and keep you out of jail. Plea bargains are advantageous and increase the...
Table of Contents Will a Second OWI Conviction Require Mandatory Jail Time in Michigan? Will a Third OWI Conviction Require Mandatory Jail Time in Michigan? How Can I Avoid a Second or Third Michigan OWI Conviction? At Maesen Law, PLC, our Grand Rapids OWI defense attorney, Ryan Maesen, knows that a first-time OWI is a terrifying experience that requires a skilled legal…
Table of Contents Do I Need An Attorney Before Voluntarily Turning Myself Over to the Police for an Arrest Warrant in Michigan? Can I Search to See If There is a Warrant for My Arrest in Michigan? At Maesen Law, PLC, our founder and lead criminal defense attorney in Grand Rapids, Ryan Maesen, understands the anxiety of having a warrant…
Table of Contents Common Examples of Employee Theft in Michigan Common Examples of Employee Embezzlement and Their Penalties in Michigan Our Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney at Maesen Law, PLC, Ryan Maesen, knows there is a lot of confusion between employee theft and embezzlement charges in Michigan, and for good reason. Employee theft is one of the most common types of…
Table of Contents What are the Penalties for a First-Time OWI Conviction in Michigan? Long-Term Consequences of a First-Time OWI Conviction in Michigan At Maesen Law, PLC, our Grand Rapids OWI defense attorney knows it is a crime for a driver to have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater in the state of Michigan. In addition, Michigan has a…
Growing up I always wanted to be an FBI agent. I grew up on the old Hollywood movies and thought it would be a really meaningful and fun job. Even into the 1990s, shows like the X-Files made it seem interesting; though I didn’t think I would work on those cases. Well, that goal was shattered on the night of…
Courts should embrace remote technology During the pandemic, most courts in the State of Michigan embraced using remote technology, specifically Zoom, to conduct hearings remotely. This was the first time in history that courts in the State of Michigan used this type of technology. Prior to that, everything was done “in person.” Sadly, with the courts having long since opened…
A Disturbing new trend for Young men and their Parents Over the past year or so, I have noticed that I am getting more and more calls (and clients) who are young men between the ages of 17-20 charged with rape, the specific charge being Criminal Sexual Conduct 3rd Degree, with a girl between the ages of 14-15. Some of…