What is the burden of proof in a Michigan driver’s license appeal case? The burden of proof is clear and convincing. This is considered to be a very tough burden to meet. Perhaps the best way to illustrate this is to compare it with the standard of proof in a civil damages case. In a civil case, the burden of proof is a preponderance of evidence. To prevail, 51% or more of the evidence would have to be on your side. However, clear and convincing is a much higher burden than this.
I tell my clients that if there is any doubt in the hearing officer’s mind about their case, they will lose. This is why I recommend that you seriously consider hiring a Michigan drivers license reinstatement attorney.