You Could Be in Big Trouble if You Leave the Scene of an Accident in Michigan

You’re out grocery shopping and bumps into the car next to you. There’s only slight damage to the other car, so you decide to go about her your day. 

A teenage driver hits a mailbox while backing out of a friend’s house and keeps on going.

A professional driving to work in the middle of the night hits a deer or small animal. He stops but goes off to work. Later, he learns that he hit and killed a bicyclist.

These are real examples of cases that Geherin Law Group has defended in the past year. All of them were charged with “Leaving the Scene of an Accident” (or what is commonly referred to as “Hit and Run.”). These cases ranged from misdemeanor charges to 15-year maximum felony offenses. Each client faced not only driver’s license sanctions, but also a criminal conviction and the real prospect of prison or other loss of freedoms.

Learn more about what happens if you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan here.

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

Leaving The Scene Of An Accident In Michigan

In Michigan, Leaving the Scene of an Accident statutes punish people who are involved in an accident who don’t stop and provide the required information to the other driver or most proximate police department.  Even the term “accident” can be vague, leaving a driver uncertain about what his or her obligations are following a minor incident. “Knowledge” of the accident is another grey area, especially if the driver doesn’t realize the extent of the accident.  Drivers are often unaware of their reporting requirements (after all, when was the last time you heard a public information message telling these people what do in the event of a minor accident, similar to seatbelt use ‘click it or ticket’ or texting/driving ‘it can wait, as it’s against law’)  What information is required to report, other than a name and insurance information? This ambiguity can lead to a separate charge, called “Fail to Report an Accident,” which is still a misdemeanor. 

Learn more about what happens if you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan here.

Contact an attorney today for driver’s license reinstatement  in Michigan today!

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

The Best DUI Attorney in Ann Arbor Will Fight for Your Rights

Daniel T. Geherin, a former prosecutor and board-certified criminal trial attorney, is the owner and founder of the Geherin Law Group, PLLC, an Ann Arbor based law firm which exclusively represents individuals in criminal justice matters.  His firm handles hundreds of DUI/OWI cases in and around Ann Arbor every year, and has a long and extensive track record of success. Dan is also the author of The Michigan Drunk Driving and Driver’s License Restoration Handbook and is a recognized Michigan driver’s license specialist.  

In August 2022, Geherin Law Group was ranked a Tier 1 firm for DUI/DWI defense in Ann Arbor by U.S. News - Best Lawyers^® "Best Law Firms".  For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been regarded—by both the profession and the public—as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Being recognized by Best Lawyers symbolizes excellence.  Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 12.2 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. Their founding principle remains unchanged since 1981 and forms the basis of our transparent methodology: the best lawyers know who the best lawyers are. As always, no fee or payment to participate is allowed.

Learn more about how to find the best DUI attorney in Ann Arbor here.

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. Our DUI attorney in Ann Arbor will fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

How to Find the “Best” DUI Attorney in Ann Arbor

Now more than ever, educated consumers do their internet homework to find the best of everything:  the best restaurants, best hotels, and best salons.  But when someone is arrested for a DUI in Ann Arbor, how do they find the “best” attorney to protect their freedom, their reputation, and their license? Traditionally, people were referred to attorneys by their friends and family or by a trusted professional.  Today, clients use the same internet research skills to find the best DUI Attorney to fit their needs.  Clients might search Google, Avvo, Justia and SuperLawyers, read reviews on social media, and ask their friends and family.  

Daniel T. Geherin, a former prosecutor and board-certified criminal trial attorney, is the owner and founder of the Geherin Law Group, PLLC, an Ann Arbor based law firm which exclusively represents individuals in criminal justice matters.  His firm handles hundreds of DUI/OWI cases in and around Ann Arbor every year, and has a long and extensive track record of success. Dan is also the author of The Michigan Drunk Driving and Driver’s License Restoration Handbook and is a recognized Michigan driver’s license specialist.  

Learn more about how to find the best DUI attorney in Ann Arbor here.

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. Our DUI attorney in Ann Arbor will fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

What’s the difference between a driver’s license that’s been suspended vs REVOKED?

There are some major differences! Driver’s license suspensions usually result from: accumulation of points, unpaid tickets, low-level criminal and driving offenses, and outstanding warrants/defaults. Driver’s license revocations usually result from serious criminal/driving offenses, including repeat drunk driving offenses.

Suspended licenses often have a starting and ending point, and driver’s license reinstatement is often rather easy – wait until eligible, pay a reinstatement fee, and return to the road. Driver’s licenses that have been revoked are much different – there’s no ending point (only an eligibility date), and typically the license reinstatement is very difficult. You must accumulate paperwork, submit it to the Secretary of State, and then you must testify in front of a Hearing Judge to prove you deserve your license back.

Learn more about driver’s license reinstatement here.

Contact an attorney today for driver’s license reinstatement  in Michigan today!

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

Was Your License Suspended or Revoked? Everything You Need to Know Here:

If you’re looking for a driver’s license reinstatement in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the first question you need to answer is whether your license was suspended or revoked. You may need to take a trip to Secretary of State to order your Master Driving Record just to be sure. If it was suspended, you probably won’t need an attorney to help reinstate it.

If it was revoked, you definitely want to consult with a driver’s license reinstatement specialist to help. You should ask these questions of potential attorneys:

• “How can you help me with a driver’s license reinstatement?”
• “Will you look at my Michigan Driving Record free of charge to see if you can help?”
• “Are you a license reinstatement specialist?”
• “How many license reinstatements have you won this month, or this year?”

Learn more about driver’s license reinstatement here.

Contact an attorney today for driver’s license reinstatement  in Michigan today!

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

How to Determine How Michigan Attorneys Measure Success

One of the best ways to determine whether an attorney is an authentic, dedicated and specialized license appeals attorney is to ask them about their success rate in handling license reinstatement appeals. These are the hearings that are held before a Secretary of State Hearing Officer at the Administrative Hearings Section following a driver’s revocation of privileges. These hearings are complicated and are often very difficult to win. A specialized license attorney should ideally have a long and verifiable track record of success in winning these hearings.

Learn more about how Michigan attorneys measure their success rate here.

Contact an attorney today for driver’s license restoration in Michigan today!

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780.