Is it possible to overcome DUI charges with a defense strategy?
It is important for our readers understand the many differences that can exist in legal cases that result in the same criminal charges. For example, the circumstances surrounding two different DUI charges may be very different and may involve two very different alleged drunk drivers. For this reason, our readers should recognize that <a target=”_blank” […]
Drunk driver suspected of killing Saginaw tow truck driver
In an ongoing investigation, a 49-year-old Bridgeport Township woman has been jailed while awaiting charges on allegations that she fatally struck and killed a tow truck driver while driving drunk. At approximately 10:26 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, the tow truck driver was loading a disabled vehicle onto his flatbed truck. It was at that […]
Hartford man charged in fatal accident
A 22-year-old Hartford man faces charges of Moving Violation Causing Death after police said the pickup truck he was driving struck a bicyclist from behind. Though witnesses, including firemen, stopped to offer help, the bicyclist died at the scene. While the current charge is a misdemeanor, the accident is still under investigation and the charge […]
Kalamazoo woman in jail, charged with operating while intoxicated
Jail time is the maximum penalty for driving offenses, as it pertains to the law. There are less severe consequences if a Michigan resident is convicted of a serious driving offense, like <a href=”/drunk-driving/”>drunk driving</a>, but it depends on whether or not a person is convicted or their specific situation. One Michigan woman was recently […]
Those accused of DUI can build a legitimate criminal defense
Different people will reach or exceed the legal limit for drunk driving differently, so it’s easy to see how someone could be pulled over and be charged with DUI. Whether it’s your first DUI charge or you have been accused or convicted before, there are ways to build a legitimate criminal defense. Despite the evidence, […]
Michigan DUI laws cut drivers some slack
If you are arrested for drunk driving in Michigan, resolving your case can be expensive and nerve-wracking. Take solace, however. According to a recent report by the personal finance website Wallethub, things would be a lot worse if you were arrested in most other states. The Wallethub report states Michigan is the ninth most lenient […]
Should police departments engage in photo-shaming via Facebook?
When a woman allegedly struck six separate mailboxes before crashing onto a lawn and coming to rest among some trees, local police were on the case. When she turned out to have a live lizard inside her bra, they were amused. They posted a flippant account of the arrest on the departmental Facebook page. Many […]
Punishments can vary for drunk driving and DUI convictions
Michigan law dictates the serious punishments that individuals may face if they are found guilty of DUI and alcohol-based driving charges. This post will generally discuss some of the penalties that they may be required to comply with in the wake of their convictions. But, those readers with case-specific questions are asked to discuss their […]
What kinds of penalties can I face for drunk driving?
Many factors can influence the way a <a target=”_blank” href=”http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_64773_22774-75633–,00.html” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>person is punished</a> by the court system if they are convicted of a drunk driving crime in Michigan. Particularly, if the individual has prior convictions for drunk driving and the level of their blood alcohol concentration can affect how severely they are punished. For […]
Drunk driving charges in Michigan
Law enforcement officials are always on the lookout for individuals who they believe are driving while intoxicated. When a person is suspected of driving with alcohol or drugs in their system, the stopping officer generally must find evidence of intoxication to make a drunk or drugged driving arrest. Across the state, there are a variety […]
