How can an increased BAC level legally affect an individual?
Many Michiganders partake in alcoholic beverages, which is completely legal. However, sometimes individuals are pulled over and accused of drinking too much to safely operate a motor vehicle. When this happens, they are often arrested and come face-to-face with drunk driving charges. A criminal conviction for drunk driving, and therefore the penalties one may face, […]
Michigan criminal attorney can help with drunk driving defense
During this time of the year, it seems more people participate in social engagements. As many of these engagements may involve alcohol, there may be, at times, an increased police presence in an attempt to safeguard drivers and other users of the roadways from drivers who may have been imbibing. Fortunately, there is help for […]
Driver detained under Michigan’s “super drunk” law
Authorities say a 26-year-old male driver was highly intoxicated when he struck a power pole and then left the accident scene on Nov. 4. The man from Elmwood Township was taken into custody after a witness provided a description of his vehicle to sheriff’s deputies. The driver was charged with having a blood alcohol content […]
Free ORV weekend came and went but DUI laws were always the same
On the first weekend in June, residents across Michigan or those simply visiting the state could take to the public trails and routes on their off-road vehicles without having to first obtain the proper permit or license. Once every year this weekend occurs, and is appropriately named the free Off-Road Vehicle weekend. Prior to the […]
Intoxicated Maple City man’s drive ends on snowmobile trail
There may be some in Grand Rapids who think that they know themselves well enough to know that they’re capable of driving after having had a few drinks. Enough of those same people have been arrested for OWI to send a message to others that such a thought will most likely only land them in […]
Michigan man offered plea deal on OWI charges
A plea agreement is a deal offered by the prosecution to the defendant in a criminal case. In these agreements, the defendant may agree to plead guilty or no contest in exchange for reduced charges or lighter sentencing. In Michigan, plea agreements should be carefully considered by the defendant. A man from Michigan has been […]
Michigan principal facing ‘Super Drunk’ driving charges
An elementary school principal in Michigan was recently arrested for drunk driving after other drivers on the road reported that her vehicle was swerving off the road and onto a school’s property. The principal was charged with drunk driving, and if she is convicted, she will have a “super drunk driving” offense on her criminal […]
Michigan man tests below legal limit, convicted for drunk driving
A recent court case shows that it is possible for someone to be charged with drunk driving in Michigan even if his or her blood alcohol content is within the legal limit. This was the case for a man from the Kalamazoo area who was recently convicted for drinking and driving. This past spring, the […]
Drunk driving arrest stems from busted taillight
It’s not unheard of for an individual to go out and have a couple drinks after a long day of work. However, it’s a good idea for individuals to check their car for mechanical problems first; especially if they’re looking at their third offense for drunk driving. Such was the case for a man who […]
