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Michigan has the best drivers in the US, per study -- here’s why

December 5, 2025

A new study just named Michigan drivers the best in the country when it comes to safety, skill and how they handle the road.

The state consistently ranks high in metrics like as low accident rates, fewer traffic violations and responsible driving habits.

Why You Need an Experienced Drunk Driving Attorney in Michigan

December 4, 2025

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Michigan, you may be facing serious consequences that could affect your freedom, finances, and future. Michigan’s Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) laws are some of the strictest in the nation, and without the right legal representation, you could be at risk of steep fines, jail time, license suspension, and a permanent criminal record.

At Ledford & Associates, we focus on defending clients against drunk driving and OWI charges across Michigan. Our team has the knowledge, experience, and courtroom skill to fight for the best possible outcome in your case.

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People think lawyers are jerks. Can 'civility oaths' help?

December 3, 2025

California in 2026 will become the first U.S. state to require its attorneys to take an annual civility oath to “conduct themselves with dignity, courtesy, and integrity” — the latest attempt to rein in obnoxious lawyers.
Pugnacious and sharp-elbowed attorneys make for compelling movies and television, but off the screen academics and judges say incivility is contributing to high rates of anxiety and depression among lawyers, exacerbating the public’s low opinion of them and eroding trust in the justice system.

Is it legal to sleep at a Michigan rest area?

December 2, 2025

Say you're traveling over the river and through the woods and get really drowsy, is it OK to pull off into one of Michigan's 61 highway rest areas for a nap.
Yes, it is.
The Michigan Department of Transportation, which runs the rest stops, has guidelines concerning how long you may stay — no more than 48 hours and no camping.