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The Secrets of the Infamous Roadside Saliva Test for Pot and Other Drugs

Cross-reactivity is rampant with these devices. The reason is the lack of technology. These devices are highly sensitive, however they are not specific and the technology is basically a reverse of what you might think: it is the lack of reaction to the enzyme from your saliva that produces a reading. The device is being introduced to many counties throughout the state of Michigan, particularly counties that do not employ a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Do the Medicines You Take Criminalize Your Driving?

Family Law encompasses a broad range of issues that occur between family members. Our team can help you in all of these areas...

Personal Injury / Traumatic Brain Injury Experts

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most frightening and serious forms of injury...

Driving Offenses

Find out why we’re Michigan's first choice for Drunk Driving and Drugged Driving Lawyers

Criminal Defense

We are skilled, experienced and committed to resuts in both the serious and misdemenor criminal case

Personal Injury

We have successfully represented clients with serious and traumatic injuries

What our clients are saying

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"You answered my prayers Mike!" -East Lansing client on hearing his case was dismissed

"Mr. Nichols is an excellent cross examiner. . ." -East Lansing City Attorney during oral argument before a Circuit Court Judge

"At least some of the credit should go to Mr. Nichols for pointing out some of our problems" -Geoff French of the Michigan State Policy Toxicology Lab

“Selecting your firm was one of the best decisions I've made and money well spent. Again very pleased with the service and work and I will be keeping the business card in my wallet." -Client of Wendy Schiller-Nichols

"Mike and the rest of the amazing staff of the firm, thank you so much for your hard work on my behalf." -Clients of Mike Nichols

"I can’t tell you how much better I feel knowing I have you in my corner." -Clients of Mike Nichols

"Dear Mike, thank you for everything that you have done for me. You truly saved my life." -MSU student charged with a felony that was dismissed and now has a 3.5 GPA

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Mike Nichols is a national leader in drunk driving defense. He is a member of the Forensic Committee and Michigan delegate to the National College for DUI Defense. He is also a Sustaining Member of the College. Nichols is also a founding member of the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys; a member of the American Chemical Society; an associate member of he American Academy of Forensic Science, Adjunct Professor of Forensic Evidence in Criminal Law and OWI Law and Practice at Cooley Law School. He is also author of the West OWI Practice book and several chapters in other books on science and the law.

Mike Nichols is recognized by his peers in Michigan as a “SuperLawyer” in DUI/Criminal Defense. Nichols has also been asked to speak at conferences by groups such as the NCDD; Various Bar Associations in other states.

The Nichols Law Firm, PLLC represents clients throughout Mid Michigan and South Central Michigan including the cities of Lansing, Owosso, Haslett, Okemos, Grand Ledge, Mason, Charlotte, Portland, St. Johns, Battle Creek, Howell, Brighton, Williamston, Ithaca, Jackson, Flint, Grand Blanc, Breckenridge, Carson City, Shepard, St. Louis, Alma, Pine River Township, and Sumner Township.

Ingham County • Livingston County • Clinton County • Shiawassee County • Jackson County • Eaton County • Gratiot County

The information contained in this web site is neither legal advice nor is it intended to be legal advice. The information contained in this web site is general information designed to give the reader a basic understanding of some legal concepts about what we do in these areas.