Felony drunk driving charges carry harsh penalties
Drunk driving is a legal issue that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Motorists are often unable to tell whether they are beyond the legal limit, and police officers often overstep their bounds when pulling over and arresting motorists for suspicion of drunk driving. Although a DUI conviction may seem like a relatively minor offense, the […]
Our firm competently handles DUI evidentiary issues
In the big picture of criminal law, where allegations of murder, rape and hate crimes can be made, drunk driving may seem like a relatively minor offense. Yet, for many Michiganders, a DUI charge and subsequent conviction can cause significant damage to their lives. Their reputation can be damaged, their driving privileges suspended or revoked […]
Michigan’s habitual drunk driver laws
Drunk driving allegations are serious. A DUI conviction could lead to significant problems including jail, fines, license suspension and problems with one’s personal and professional lives. However, a Michigan resident could be facing even tougher penalties if he or she is deemed a habitual alcohol offender. A habitual offender is one that is convicted of […]
Fighting drunk driving allegations
Many Michigan residents find themselves subjected to criminal prosecution for allegedly drinking and driving near the holidays. Saturation patrols, DUI checkpoints and increased accidents can give police cause to test a driver for intoxication and, depending on the results, an arrest may be made. This can be scary for arrestees, and they may find themselves […]
An overview of common defenses to drunk driving charges
Michigan residents may find themselves partaking in alcoholic beverages to ring in the New Year which, when done responsibly, is completely legal. However, with increased alcohol consumption during the holiday season, law enforcement officials will likely be out in significant numbers seeking out drunk drivers. There will inevitably be some Michigan residents who are arrested […]
We vigorously challenge Michigan drunk driving allegations
Last week on this blog, we posted about breathalyzer tests, and how they may not always be accurate. This is significant, as law enforcement often relies on these tests to obtain convictions for drunk driving. Unfortunately, far too many individuals who are accused of drunk driving never challenge the breathalyzer test results. This is a […]
Are Michigan breathalyzer test readings always accurate?
For many Michiganders, there are times in their lives when they unintentionally brush up against the law. One of the more common criminal offenses faced by those in Kalamazoo is drunk driving. An individual may have a few drinks with friends or family and feel fine to drive. Yet, when they are pulled over by […]
What penalties could I face if accused of driving while on drugs?
This blog dedicates a significant amount of time talking about drunk driving. While these are certainly very serious charges that can have long-lasting consequences, such charges do not always have to involve alcohol. In fact, if you are pulled over and thought to be under the influence of drugs, then you, too, could face harsh […]
Michigan man charged with drunk driving on lawn mower
Driving under the influence laws don’t just apply to individuals driving motor vehicles, they also apply to driving lawn mowers. A Michigan man was recently charged with driving under the influence for driving his lawn mower through a parking lot. The man pleaded guilty to drunk driving after he was charged with a felony count […]
Kalamazoo man faces OWI charges with BAC twice the legal limit
An early morning crash into a tree has left a Kalamazoo man behind bars for “super drunk” driving. At about 1 a.m. on Nov. 15, Van Buren County sheriffs responded to the accident in Antwerp Township, near Kalamazoo. The man, whose blood alcohol content (BAC) registered at 0.17 – more than twice the legal limit […]
