There’s no doubt that our jails and prisons are overcrowded and that many of the people who are serving time behind bars would not be a danger to the community – at least if kept under some supervision. That can work to your advantage if you’re facing consequences for...
When someone is pulled over during a traffic stop, it’s often likely because the police have reasonable suspicion to do so. One such reason may be that the police may suspect a driver is operating their vehicle while intoxicated, especially if they see the driver...
Police officers need to have a specific reason for pulling over a vehicle. The fact that sobriety checkpoints are illegal in this state means that officers have to watch motorist behavior a bit closer so they can spot impaired drivers since they can’t count on...
Michigan has strict impaired driving laws. Even a first-time offense can land you in jail, and your commercial driver’s license (CDL) could be suspended for a minimum of one year. In addition, Michigan laws don’t permit legal erasure or expungement of an operating...
As a general rule, Michigan uses similar OWI laws as those you’ll find in other states. For example, it is commonly said that the legal limit is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. When a police officer pulls someone over and gives them a breath test or a blood...
In Michigan, if you drive after drinking, you may face “operating while intoxicated” or OWI charges. It’s possible to be arrested for this if you are in a parking lot or on a road while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or a combination of these. Additionally,...
Whether headed home from a restaurant or a night out with friends, the last thing you want to see is police car lights in your rearview mirror. You had a couple of drinks, but you don’t feel drunk. Are the cops going to let you go or arrest you on operating while...
It’s not unusual for someone to have a few drinks before heading home after a long day at work or taking a break on the weekend to drink with some friends. However, a problem may arise if the authorities pull you over. If this happens, you may find you are facing...
Summer celebration season is just around the corner and law enforcement officials want to make sure you celebrate safely. This is why you will see sobriety checkpoints from time to time throughout the country. The police will close down a roadway in order to chat with...
Being involved in an accident while you are intoxicated can result in you facing serious consequences in Michigan. After this incident occurs, you may wonder what to do and what next steps to take. After the accident, you will face criminal charges for the incident....