Nessel and Kessel

Chris Kessel will continue to see clients as solo practitioner at Chris Kessel Law Dana Nessel of Nessel & Kessel Law has announced that she is leaving the law firm to pursue her campaign for Michigan Attorney General. Chris Kessel will continue to represent the law firm’s current and future cases. On April 15th, 2018, members of the Michigan Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to endorse Dana Nessel as their candidate for Michigan Attorney General.  She will be stepping away from Nessel & Kessel Law indefinitely as she continues her campaign for Michigan Attorney General. “I am thrilled, but definitely not surprised that Dana Nessel was able to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for Michigan Attorney General,” said Chris Kessel. “I am equally excited to continue my work at Chris Kessel Law as a solo practitioner. I have always considered it a privilege to represent our clients. No matter what the case, I look forward to providing the best possible representatio...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a term used to describe impaired or drunken driving. In Michigan, DUIs are known as OWIs or Operating While Intoxicated. Drivers face serious consequences if convicted of a DUI /OWI. Understanding the Difference Between Intoxicated and Impaired Driving Penalties for OWIs are determined based on blood alcohol content (BAC), which is typically measured by breath test. Although drivers might be tempted to avoid the breath test, doing so in Michigan results in an automatic one-year suspension of your driver’s license. First time offenders with a BAC of .08% or above are often charged with OWVI (Operating While Visibly Impaired). Drivers with a BAC of .17% or higher can be charged with an OWI. The penalties for OWIs are generally greater than those for OWVIs. Penalties for OWI and OWVI can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Michigan drivers face larger penalties if a minor was present or bodily injury occurred as a result of impaired...