Oakland County 52-1 District Court The 52-1 District Court oversees cases that involve criminal traffic violations, civil infractions, misdemeanor offenses, and probation. The court may also hear cases involving felony offenses; however, this requires authorization by the local county prosecutor. This court is divided into several divisions. The Criminal Division is responsible for processing [...]
Operating While Visibly Impaired (OVWI) is one of the classifications of criminal offenses involving drunk driving. This specific offense is unique from an OWI (commonly referred to as DUI) in that, there’s no minimum Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) required by law enforcement to make an arrest. This offense is often subject to [...]
There's a great deal of confusion surrounding field sobriety tests. For example, many wonder if they have a legal obligation to take these tests after being pulled over and suspected of drunk driving. People also wonder what legal rights they have in these scenarios and what they should say to police. This article covers [...]
Criminal Defense Attorney Mike Kelly recently called into the local radio station 97.1 The Ticket to discuss the topic of school crimes and expulsions. The call was in reference to the fight that broke out between two local high school hockey teams, Brother Rice, and Catholic Central. As an attorney that deals with juvenile [...]
All About DUI's In Oakland County, MI Being charged with a DUI in Michigan is a serious matter and should never be taken lightly. This is particularly true in Oakland County where it’s not unheard of for someone to receive jail time even for their first offense. In fact, Oakland County received national attention [...]
Merry Christmas 2019 from the lawyers at Kelly & Kelly P.C. We wish you a very safe and enjoyable holiday.
Michigan Open Container Law Michigan’s open container law forbids drivers from transporting any open alcohol containers. This law not only applies to the driver but also any passengers within the motor vehicle. In other words, if your friend for example opens a can of beer in your car while you’re operating the vehicle, this [...]
Ryan Kelly presented at ICLE’s Annual Family Law Institute. This is a seminar in Novi that's cosponsored by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Judicial Institute. Ryan is highly experienced in divorce cases and other issues related to family law. She's also a frequent contributor for the Institute of Continuing [...]
Hardship License in Michigan: Everything You Need to Know A hardship license is also commonly referred to as a "restricted driver's license." This type of license is issued under special circumstances after someone has their license suspended due to traffic violations or a DUI. For example, if someone is arrested, charged, and convicted of [...]
Ryan attended her alma mater, Mercy High School’s first Women in the Law event. The event brings together Mercy alumnae lawyers and judges with students interested in pursuing a career in the law. #mercygirls #kellykellylaw
Mike and Ryan Judged the University of Detroit Mercy Law School’s 3L moot court competition. The teams argued a complex criminal procedure issue regarding anonymous tips and the “stop and frisk” issue. Congrats to all the contestants. As UDM graduates Ryan and Mike enjoy giving back and mentoring law students.
Team K&K was well-represented at this year’s Plymouth Bar Association Golf Outing. Attorneys Mike Kelly and Michele Kelly teamed-up again, as the mother-son dynamic duo finished with a top score of just 4 over par! #KellyGreens
Datamaster: Everything You Need to Know About the DUI Breath Test Have you gotten pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving? Do you know if you can refuse to take a field sobriety test? Will you now have a criminal record? If you've taken a breathalyzer, such as the datamaster DMT, you may wish [...]