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Geherin Law Group Geherin Law Group strives to provide personal solutions, personal attention, and personal justice. Led by board-certified trial attorney Daniel T.

Geherin Law Group, PLLC is an Ann Arbor-based firm dedicated to helping individuals through their most difficult legal challenges. Geherin, the firm focuses exclusively on personal justice—defending clients against criminal charges, protecting their rights in civil matters, and restoring driving privileges. Recognized as Washtenaw County’s Best Lawyers in 2024, the team brings extensive trial experience, personal attention, and a relentless commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. At Geherin Law Group, it’s more than legal representation. To us, it’s personal.

Being drunk or high by choice usually does not excuse criminal conduct under Michigan law.Daniel Geherin explains why vo...
11/03/2026

Being drunk or high by choice usually does not excuse criminal conduct under Michigan law.
Daniel Geherin explains why voluntary and involuntary intoxication are treated very differently.

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11/02/2026

Competency can mean different things depending on who is involved in a criminal proceeding. For a witness, competency generally concerns the ability to understand the difference between truth and lies before testifying. For a defendant, competency focuses on whether the person can understand the proceedings and meaningfully assist their attorney with the defense. If a defendant cannot meet that standard, the case may ultimately be dismissed under certain circumstances.

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11/01/2026

An affirmative defense of insanity does not dispute that the defendant committed the alleged act. Instead, the defense argues that a mental health condition prevented the defendant from being legally responsible for that conduct. In Michigan, this issue is often described as criminal responsibility and comes with specific timing and notice requirements. The defense must provide required information well before trial rather than introducing the claim unexpectedly during proceedings.

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🍺 Your BAC can matter in a Michigan OWI case. Not every OWI case has the same consequences.Factors such as your blood al...
10/31/2026

🍺 Your BAC can matter in a Michigan OWI case. Not every OWI case has the same consequences.

Factors such as your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), previous alcohol-related driving offenses, whether there was an accident, and whether anyone was injured can all affect what happens next.

If you've been charged with OWI, don't assume your case will follow the same path as someone else's.
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Mental illness does not always erase criminal responsibility, but it can change how intent is judged. Daniel Geherin exp...
10/31/2026

Mental illness does not always erase criminal responsibility, but it can change how intent is judged. Daniel Geherin explains why diminished capacity has become an important issue in Michigan criminal cases.

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10/30/2026

Diminished capacity addresses situations where a defendant remains legally responsible but a mental health condition may interfere with the ability to form the intent required for an offense. Because intent is a key element of many crimes, the defendant’s mental state can become an important part of the case. The issue is whether the required intent existed when the alleged conduct occurred.

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10/29/2026

Mental health issues can play a major role in criminal defense, from competency and criminal responsibility to diminished capacity. Effective representation may require attorneys to understand these concepts and work closely with mental health professionals when clients need psychiatric care. Exploring every legally available defense can be essential when a defendant’s mental health affects the case and the pursuit of a fair outcome.

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10/28/2026

Diminished capacity is different from an insanity defense because the defendant remains legally responsible for the offense. Instead, a mental health condition may make it harder for the person to form the specific intent required for certain crimes. Since criminal offenses generally require proof of intent, the defendant’s mental state can become an important issue when determining whether the required intent was actually present.

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760 W Eisenhower Pkwy #305
Ann Arbor, MI
48103

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