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# Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law

Real Defense. Real Results. Real Help. The best criminal defense is one that starts early and hits hard. Legal help is available 24/7 by calling 616-971-6110 or submitting a form on our site.

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## Posts

- [Understanding the Degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct in Michigan](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2026/06/understanding-the-degrees-of-criminal-sexual-conduct-in-michigan/) - Michigan law organizes sexual offense charges into four degrees of Criminal Sexual Conduct under MCL 750.520b. If you were charged, reach out to us today!
- [What Is Michigan's Super Drunk Law?](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2026/05/what-is-michigans-super-drunk-law/) - A Super Drunk charge in Michigan demands an immediate and serious response. Contact Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law today to schedule a consultation
- [What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Michigan](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2026/02/what-to-do-after-a-dui-arrest-in-michigan/) - Arrested for DUI in Michigan? Know what to expect, protect your driver’s license, avoid costly mistakes, and understand your legal rights after an OWI charge.
- [The Difference Between Being Detained and Being Arrested in Michigan](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2026/01/the-difference-between-being-detained-and-being-arrested-in-michigan/) - Detained or arrested in Michigan? Learn the key differences, your rights, and how a criminal defense lawyer can protect you during police encounters.
- [The crucial role of forensic evidence in sex crime defense](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2025/08/the-crucial-role-of-forensic-evidence-in-sex-crime-defense/) - Facing breaking and entering charges in Michigan? Learn the elements prosecutors must prove and how an experienced Grand Rapids defense lawyer can help.
- [How does Michigan classify felonies and misdemeanors?](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2025/05/how-does-michigan-classify-felonies-and-misdemeanors/) - How does Michigan classify felonies and misdemeanors? Understand key differences, sentencing ranges, court levels, and how classifications impact penalties.
- [What are the elements of breaking and entering?](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2025/02/what-are-the-elements-of-breaking-and-entering/) - How does Michigan classify felonies and misdemeanors? Understand key differences, sentencing ranges, court levels, and how classifications impact penalties.
- [How can parents in Michigan support their child if they face underage DUI charges?](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2025/02/how-can-parents-in-michigan-support-their-child-if-they-face-underage-dui-charges/) - Is your child facing underage DUI in Michigan? Discover how parents can provide support, seek experienced legal guidance, and protect their teen’s future.
- [How to defend yourself against sex offense charges in Michigan](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2025/01/how-to-defend-against-sex-offense-charges-in-michigan/) - Facing sex offense charges in Michigan? Learn the degrees of CSC, possible defenses, and why experienced legal counsel is critical to protect your future.
- [What are the Michigan DUI laws and penalties for impaired drivers?](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2024/11/michigan-dui-laws-penalties-impaired-driver/) - What are Michigan DUI laws and penalties? Learn BAC limits, first-offense consequences, license suspension rules, & how a DUI conviction can impact your future.
- [Driving with an unregistered gun in your car](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2024/08/driving-with-an-unregistered-gun-in-your-car/) - Driving with an unregistered gun in Michigan? Discover the legal risks, possible penalties, and what to do if police stop you while carrying a firearm.
- [Pulled over for DUI in Grand Rapids? Here's what you need to know](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2024/05/pulled-over-for-dui-in-grand-rapids-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Charged with retail fraud in Michigan? Learn potential jail time, fines up to three times the value stolen, and key legal defenses such as lack of intent.
- [What to do if you change your mind after stealing](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2024/02/what-to-do-if-you-change-your-mind-after-stealing/) - Stole something and regret it? Discover the legal risks of returning stolen property in Michigan and why speaking with a defense attorney first matters.
- [DUI stops often include a request for field sobriety tests](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2023/12/dui-stops-often-include-a-request-for-field-sobriety-tests/) - Stopped for DUI in Michigan? Understand your rights on field sobriety tests, breath tests, chemical test refusals, and how violations can impact your case outcome.
- [Michigan OWI charges possible with legal BAC level](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/2023/09/michigan-owi-charges-possible-with-legal-bac-level/) - Can you face OWI charges in Michigan with a legal BAC? Learn how officer observations, field sobriety tests, and rights violations can affect your case.

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- [Home](https://maesenlaw.com/) - Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney with 20+ years of trial experience. Protect your rights, freedom, and future. Call today for a free consultation.
- [Driver's License Restoration](https://maesenlaw.com/drunk-driving-dui/drivers-license-restoration/) - Our Michigan driver's license restoration lawyer offers experienced guidance to help restore your driving privileges after an OWI or traffic violation charge.
- [Criminal Defense](https://maesenlaw.com/criminal-defense/) - Need a Grand Rapids criminal defense lawyer? Ryan Maesen provides experienced courtroom representation & free consultations to protect your rights and future.
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- [Contact](https://maesenlaw.com/contact/) - The best criminal defense is one that starts early and hits hard. Legal help is available 24 hours a day with Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law. Contact us today!
- [About](https://maesenlaw.com/about/) - Ryan Maesen is an experienced, aggressive Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney, with a record of hundreds of successful cases. Call 616-821-7691.
- [DUI/OWI  & Traffic Crimes](https://maesenlaw.com/drunk-driving-dui/) - If you are facing a Michigan DUI or OWI charge, there is no substitute for an experienced Grand Rapids DUI defense lawyer. Call Ryan Maesen: 616-821-7691.
- [Retail Fraud And Shoplifting](https://maesenlaw.com/theft-and-burglary/retail-fraud/) - Caught shoplifting? The penalties can be serious. Call Grand Rapids retail fraud defense lawyer Ryan Maesen for a free consultation: 616-821-7691.
- [Criminal Sexual Conduct](https://maesenlaw.com/sex-offenses/criminal-sexual-conduct/) - CSC charges can ruin your reputation & freedom. If you are facing them in Michigan, our criminal sexual conduct attorney is here to help. Contact us today!
- [Sex Offenses](https://maesenlaw.com/sex-offenses/) - Facing Michigan sex crime charges requires focused, experienced legal guidance. Reclaim your reputation with Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law. Call 616-821-7691.
- [Domestic Violence](https://maesenlaw.com/serious-felonies/domestic-violence/) - Domestic violence charges are serious. Put a serious Grand Rapids defense lawyer on your side. Call Ryan Maesen Attorney at Law: 616-821-7691. Free consults.
- [Assault And Battery](https://maesenlaw.com/serious-felonies/assault-and-battery/) - Conviction for violent crimes threatens your finances, rights and freedom. For assault charge defense in West Michigan, call Ryan Maesen: 616-821-7691.
- [Juvenile Crime](https://maesenlaw.com/juvenile-crime/) - If your child has been arrested, you need a juvenile crime lawyer now. Protect their rights and future by getting legal counsel. Free consultation.
- [Embezzlement & Fraud](https://maesenlaw.com/embezzlement/) - Protect your career and reputation from embezzlement charges: Put Michigan white collar criminal defense lawyer Ryan Maesen on your case. Call 616-821-7691.
- [Repeat DUI](https://maesenlaw.com/drunk-driving-dui/repeat-dui/) - A second offense DUI/OWI can change your life if you do not understand your legal options. Reach out today to learn more. Free consultation.

## Videos

- [Some thoughts on evidence, things people ask me all the time.](https://maesenlaw.com/blog/video/some-thoughts-on-evidence-things-people-ask-me-all-the-time/)
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