SERVICES
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Our Firm has successfully represented hundreds of defendants accused of crimes ranging from simple traffic offenses, to drunk driving offenses and misdemeanors, all the way to serious felonies. In each case, the Detroit area criminal defense lawyers at the Draper Law Firm are committed to seeing our clients’ rights protected, from the first contact with our firm, through each court appearance guided by our experienced Detroit criminal defense lawyers.
DUI/OWI/DRUNK DRIVING OFFENSES
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), better known as drunk driving or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Michigan, can carry different penalties and fines depending upon whether this is your first, second or third offense.
Retaining competent counsel as soon as possible after an OWI arrest is critical. Evidence is obtained & deadlines must be met in order to keep your driving privilages intact.
MISDEMEANOR/FELONIES
- Drug Possession
- Domestic Violence
- Resisting & Obstructing
- Assault and Battery
- Armed Robbery
- Cyber Crimes
- Disorderly Conduct
- Disturbing the Peace
- Destruction of Property
- Indecent Exposure
- Open Intoxicants
- Expungements
- Embezzlement
- Larceny
- Forgery
- Counterfeiting
- White Collar Crimes
- Identity Theft/Fraud
- Stalking
- Harrassment
- Violation of Probation
and more...
TRAFFIC MATTERS
- Speeding
- Careless Driving
- Moving Violations
- Drag Racing
- Trucking
- Driving While License Suspended
- No Operator's License on Person
- Minor In Possession (MIP)
- Open Container
- Failure to Yield
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Disobey Traffic Control Devices
- Obstructed Vision/Control
- Defective Equiptment
- Parking Violations
- Violations of Basic Speed Law
LIQUOR LICENSING
Our Firm has aided countless establishments and stores in obtaining and maintaining proper licensure for the sale of alcoholic beverages. We have broad experience and detailed knowledge of the local and state regulatory agencies that determine an establishment’s ability to sell alcohol. We regularly represent purchasers and sellers of liquor licenses. Our clients include bars, restuarants, party stores, wine shops, hotels, resorts and more. Our Firm helps clients navigate through the process.
LIQUOR LICENSE TRANSFERS AND PURCHASES
Our Firm has assisted countless establishments and retail stores in completing liquor license transfers for the sale of alcoholic beverages. We have broad experience and detailed knowledge of the local and state regulatory agencies that determine an establishment’s ability to sell alcohol. We regularly represents purchasers and sellers of liquor licenses.
Our Firm helps clients navigate through the process of obtaining or selling a liquor license.
LIQUOR LICENSE ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Our Firm represent clients in administrative hearings when there is an alleged violation of the Michigan Liquor Control Act or Administrative Rules. This includes alleged violations relating to serving after hours, sales to minors, illegal conduct on the premises and many other alleged violations.
We often assist clients in Church & School hearings and negotiate direclty with the State of Michigan Attorney General's Office.
FACILITATION / MEDIATION
Our Firm has been appointed by Judges to resolve complex and hard fought disputes. We are also hired by insurance companies and injured parties to assist in settling cases that are lingering in the Court system. We have a proven track record of helping multiple parties come together to reach finality. We are available to help you in any way we can to settle a case, even one that may seem impossible to resolve.
After recognizing how costly and time consuming litigation can be, parties often resolve disputes through facilitation to save on costs and time. Courts, agencies, counsel and parties themselves have selected us to resolve disputes. We facilitate cases thorugh court-administered case evaluation panels. Mr. Draper sits on the Mediation Tribunal Association. Whether your matter involves commercial disputes, "business divorces", insurance coverage issues, legal and medical malpractice, real estate disputes, family law disputes, high-publicity disputes, security matters, The Draper Law firm is here to assist in faciltating a settlement.