by Michael D. Hills | May 21, 2014 | Federal Law, Constitution, Search Warrants
Clients often ask me whether the search conducted on their home and/or property was legal. This blog will provide an overview of the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment applies when a person has a “reasonable...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 4, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
In order to convict a defendant of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant: Operated a motor vehicle While intoxicated or impaired Caused serious impairment of a body function of...
by Michael D. Hills | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Once in Police custody, every person is entitled to his or her Miranda Rights. Miranda Rights are in place to protect individuals from a violation of his or her Fifth Amendment right, which states that a person has a right to not incriminate him or herself. These...
by admin | Aug 21, 2018 | 15 minute observation period, DataMaster Breath Test, Alcohol, BAC Blood Alcohol Content, DUI, DWI, Michigan Driver's License Restoration, Michigan Drunk Driving, Hills at Law Attorneys
Have you been charged with drunk driving / operating while intoxicated in the state of Michigan? Drunk Driving Suspicion When a person is arrested for suspicion of drunk driving, the police will require that person to submit to either a breath or a blood test to...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 5, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On March 20th, 2012 the Michigan Court of Appeals decided the case of People v. Anthony Orlando II, 2012 Mich. App. LEXIS 568 and held that an individual must have physically seen a physician and received the proper physician statement prior to the commission of an...