If you have lived in Michigan for any time at all, you probably know just how seriously the state takes drunk driving. Indeed, following a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, you might pay a substantial fine and even spend some time behind bars. You...
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Does Michigan have an open container law?
If you are like many residents of Michigan, you love to spend long summer days with your friends at a lake, campground or fair. These places are optimal settings for enjoying beer, wine or spirits. If you intend to transport alcohol in your vehicle, though, you must...
What are implied consent laws?
When an officer asks for you to take a DUI test such as a breath analysis test, you may feel like it is within your rights to refuse to take it. However, doing so can actually come with some severe consequences, all due to implied consent laws. What is an implied...
Johnny Damon and wife arrested for DUI and related charges
Baseball player Johnny Damon had a long a storied career, notably winning the World Series with both the Red Sox and Yankees. He was known as a nice guy and a good teammate, so it comes as a surprise that Damon and his wife face criminal charges related to a stop in...
OUIs: Drugs and alcohol have to be handled differently
It’s possible to be arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence if you’re using drugs or have taken prescriptions. You can also face charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. The authorities have tests that can be performed to identify alcohol...
Can I refuse a roadside breath test? What about a chemical test?
A breath test feels like an automatic part of any late-night traffic stop. Law enforcement officers are quick to reach for these portable devices as they request a breath test from a driver. In this situation, you might feel pressured – like you have to say yes. Is...
How often are people arrested in Michigan for drunk driving?
“I’m responsible and make good choices." "What are the odds I’ll get pulled over?" "It won’t happen to me.” That is the mindset many people have regarding drunk- or drugged-driving arrests. In reality, the number of operating while intoxicated (OWI) cases the courts...
New Michigan drug-testing law targets drivers
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be a common offense, but that doesn’t mean that the criminal justice system treats conviction lightly. Those convicted may face more harsh punishment than they may have expected, as law enforcement believes in using...
Breathalyzer techs accused of falsifying records
Law enforcement relies on different methods for detection of the presence of alcohol in a suspect’s system. One tool is a Breathalyzer, which measure the amount of alcohol in a person’s system based on breath the individual blows into it. It is imperative that these...
Getting a restricted license after a High BAC offense
A conviction of operating while intoxicated (OWI) has serious repercussions. A High BAC conviction, however, can be even more disruptive. Used when a driver is accused of operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.17 or higher, a High BAC charge can result in up to 180 days...