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Future Tech in Drunk Driving Prevention

When you take a look at the numbers attached to drunk driving it’s plain to see just how big of a problem it really is. Numbers like the 8,000 alcohol related deaths that happen each year or the fact that … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Commission: Charge drivers with moving violations more for vehicle registration

Pennsylvania is currently facing a 3-odd billion dollar deficit in its transportation budget; unfortunately, it’s also the state with the most bridges on the verge of collapse in the nation, as well as 7,000 miles of roads in poor condition, … Continue reading

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Article on DUI Offenses in Michigan

Legalwins.com now features an in-depth article on various DUI related charges in Michigan. It’s a more complicated topic than one may think – the offenses have been broken down into several categories, depending on the subject’s blood alcohol levels and … Continue reading

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Don’t Let High Gas Prices Drive You To Drink

It’s almost enough to drive one to the bottle. The Detroit Free Press reports that gasoline prices jumped 15 cents over just one week, between March 27 and April 2, to bring the state average to an alarming $3.75 per … Continue reading

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Michigan’s Film Industry Suffers a Setback

More somber news out of Michigan. Just when it looked like the state’s movie industry was beginning to take off, there’s been a potential roadblock put up by new governor, Rick Snyder. Snyder wants to eliminate Michigan’s film tax credit … Continue reading

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DWI Chair Auctioned on eBay

Last month, 47 year old Dennis L. Anderson of northern Minnesota pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge he incurred late last year. However, while most people charged with drunk driving will be in some sort of automobile, Anderson’s crime … Continue reading

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A Blog for DUI Michigan The Law Office of Joseph F. Awad is Michigan’s premiere law firm specializing in drunk driving defense strategies. Being charged with a DUI in Michigan can be traumatizing. Attorney Joseph Awad’s expertise in OWI and … Continue reading

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About License Restoration in Michigan

In order to determine if you are safe to license to drive in Michigan, the MI Secretary of State looks for testimony from you through your lawyer regarding your lifestyle and some of the changes you have made. For free … Continue reading

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4 things matter at your Michigan Implied Consent Hearing

An Implied Consent Hearing is triggered when you appeal your alleged refusal to take a chemical test. At the hearing, only four issues matter: Did the police officer have reasonable grounds to believe you committed the crime of drunk driving … Continue reading

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Facts and Circumstances

You must show that the facts and circumstances in your life since your conviction demonstrate that clearing your conviction is “in the best interest of the public” by showing the Court that you have turned your life around for the … Continue reading

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