If you are charged and convicted of a DUI or other traffic offense in Michigan, one of the possible outcomes is that the sentencing court can order that your vehicle be immobilized and rendered unusable for a period of time. The length of time that a vehicle...
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Can You Be Convicted Of Drugged Driving In Michigan With Marijuana Metabolites In Your System?
by stevejedinak | May 19, 2022 | Controlled Substance Offenses, DUI Offenses
On July 21, 2005, shortly before 2:00 a.m., George Feezel struck and killed Kevin Bass while driving in Ypsilanti Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Mr. Bass, to his detriment, was walking down the middle of the unlit five-lane road with his back to...
First-Time Operating While Intoxicated Offenses Are Now Eligible For Expungement In Michigan
by stevejedinak | Sep 13, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, DUI Offenses
On August 23, 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Public Act 79 of 2021 into law which further expanded the expungement rules for setting aside criminal convictions in Michigan. Now a person may have the opportunity to expunge and eliminate a first-time...
Can Police Officers Randomly Pull You Over On Mere Suspicion Of DUI Alone In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 23, 2021 | DUI Offenses
Driving is a privilege, not a right, in Michigan. This means that vehicle owner and operators have to comply with certain rules and regulations in order to maintain their license. These laws include the “implied consent” rules, meaning that drivers must...
What Are The Penalties For Operating An Aircraft Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Dec 23, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Michigan has tough laws criminalizing the use of motor vehicles, snowmobiles, boats and off-road vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Not surprisingly, there are statutes that also punish the operation of aircraft while intoxicated or...
What Are The Penalties For Operating An Off-Road Vehicle Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Dec 2, 2020 | DUI Offenses
The State of Michigan has tough penalties for operating a motor vehicle on its roads and highways while intoxicated from alcohol or drugs. This hard stance also extends to operating an off-road vehicle (ORV) of any kind while under the influence, even if it...
What Are The Penalties For Operating A Snowmobile Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Nov 11, 2020 | DUI Offenses
The State of Michigan has tough penalties for operating a motor vehicle on its roads and highways while intoxicated from alcohol or drugs. This hard stance also extends to operating a snowmobile on or off Michigan’s roadways while under the influence. The...
What Are The Penalties For Operating A Motorboat Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Drugs In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Oct 14, 2020 | DUI Offenses
The State of Michigan has tough penalties for operating a motor vehicle on its roads and highways while intoxicated from alcohol or drugs. This hard stance also extends to operating a motorboat on any of Michigan’s open waters while under the influence. The...
When Are You Required To Have An Ignition Interlock Device On Your Vehicle In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Sep 9, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Michigan law has little tolerance for any person who is drinking and driving on a public roadway. The first DUI offense will generally result in a restricted or suspended operator’s license. A person who has two or more DUI offenses within a seven-year period...
Can You Be Charged With A DUI Offense On Private Property In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 19, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be on a public road to be pulled over, questioned and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Michigan. MCL 257.625(1) states “[a] person… shall not operate a vehicle (1) upon a highway; or (2) other place open...
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