DUI offenses are treated seriously by police and prosecutors because a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs creates a high risk of causing injury to persons and property. When a drunk driver causes a permanent injury to someone as a result of...
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What Defenses Are Available To Defeat DUI Charges In Michigan?
There is a common misconception among many people (and even some lawyers) that DUI charges in Michigan are unbeatable. It’s not hard to see why. Police officers at a traffic stop usually have the driver undergo a series of field sobriety tests before making...
When Can Vehicle Immobilization Be Ordered By A Court in Michigan?
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...
Can You Be Convicted Of Drugged Driving In Michigan With Marijuana Metabolites In Your System?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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...
