by Van Den Heuvel Law Office A driver’s license isn’t just a convenience; it’s a key part of our everyday lives. Many people need to drive to work, take their kids to school and complete countless other day-to-day tasks. When your license is revoked, it may be tempting to drive anyway, given how much our lives […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office A single traffic conviction can have lasting impacts. If you have a traffic crime on your record, you may be eligible for expungement. Expunging a record means that the crime will not be publically visible, and you are not obligated to disclose it. Applying for employment, rent and other important […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Driver’s license suspension can significantly complicate your life. If you don’t have a driver’s license, you may have trouble getting to work, caring for family members and handling other responsibilities. Michigan’s public transportation systems aren’t always efficient, and having a car is essential to so many day-to-day operations. So it’s […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The use of illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol is a severe problem throughout the country. Unfortunately, Michigan is no exception. Impaired driving puts your life at risk and the lives of others at risk as well. Sadly, each year thousands of innocent victims lose their lives or become permanently disabled because […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office A lot of things happen when a person is pulled over for drunk driving in Grand Rapids. The officer will ask the driver questions, take their driver’s license, insurance, and registration, and may even ask the driver to submit to a breathalyzer test. In Michigan, all drivers are required to submit […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office After a conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), you will definitely lose your driver’s license. Depending on the charge, you may lose your driver’s license temporarily or permanently. This is sometimes one of the most devastating consequences of an OWI, as you likely rely on your license and your […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In Michigan, the loss of a driver’s license can be devastating for a person’s personal and professional life. Unlike smaller states that have well developed public transit systems, unless you live in a major metropolitan area your options for getting to work, school, running errands, and more are all impacted […]

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