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...
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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...
Can You Refuse To Take A Field Sobriety Test In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 5, 2020 | DUI Offenses
If you are pulled over in your vehicle on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the police officer may demand that you perform field sobriety tests to demonstrate whether you are actually impaired. In performing these tests, they can either provide some...
Can You Refuse To Take A Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jul 22, 2020 | DUI Offenses
If you are pulled over in your vehicle on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the police officer may demand that you submit to a preliminary breath test (PBT). Unlike the larger and more accurate Datamaster machines at the police station, the PBT is a...
What Are The Penalties For Allowing An Intoxicated Person To Operate A Motor Vehicle In Michigan? – MCL 257.625(2)
by stevejedinak | Jun 10, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Everyone knows that if you are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs and then get into a vehicle to drive, then you become subject to prosecution under Michigan’s DUI laws. However, did you know that you can get into trouble with the law if you allow ANOTHER person...
What Is “Heidi’s Law” In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Apr 29, 2020 | DUI Offenses
On January 3, 2007, Governor Jennifer Granholm signed Public Act 564 and Public Act 565 of 2006 into law and significantly increased the maximum penalties for habitual drunk drivers. Known as “Heidi’s Law”, the new statute was named in memory of Heidi Steiner,...
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