On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Law
Far more people are using hand sanitizer than ever before. In fact, many people keep some in the car to use after being out and about. If a Michigan police officer pulls over one of these individuals on suspicion of drunk driving, a substance that is supposed to keep...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Jun 11, 2020 | Criminal Law
Like many other states, Michigan police will more than likely use the one-leg stand test as a measurement of impairment. The problem is it does not always identify drivers who may be intoxicated. Even so, this test has led to many OWI arrests here and across the...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | May 22, 2020 | Criminal Law
The results of “breathalyzer” alcohol tests are often portrayed as indisputable – the final word for all drunk driving accusations. Breathalyzer accuracy is important because a conviction of operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges can have serious...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Mar 27, 2020 | Criminal Law
Anyone accused of a felony in Michigan should prepare for a lengthy engagement with the state’s complex criminal justice system. This legal process typically starts with an arraignment. What happens at an arraignment? Here is an explanation to help you prepare. An...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Dec 9, 2019 | Criminal Law, OWI
Ask just about anyone on the street and they could probably tell you the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) for driving. But with recreational marijuana expanding throughout the state, many people are wondering: do these same rules apply to driving while...
On behalf of The Rubinstein Law Firm | Oct 28, 2019 | Criminal Law, OWI
The outcome of a criminal case seems fairly simple. Someone is either guilty or not guilty. In Michigan, when facing misdemeanor charges such as operating while intoxicated (OWI), defendants have another plea option: no contest. Here’s a brief overview of what a no...
