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Can I refuse a breath test?

You can, but you will be punished for doing so. By obtaining a Michigan driver’s license, motorists give implied consent to submit to breath tests when pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. Therefore, a breath test refusal will automatically result in a one year license suspension and six points being added to your license. […]

What is an ignition interlock device?

Being accused of drinking and driving is a serious matter. An individual facing such allegations could suffer damage to the person’s reputation, lose the person’s job and be subjected to license suspension or revocation. In some instances, an individual who is convicted of drunk driving could face fines and jail time. However, a person accused […]

Michigan man faces OWI charges in crash that left 1 injured

Police took a Kingsley man into custody for allegedly driving drunk after they located his heavily damaged pickup truck on River Road shortly after 3 a.m. in East Bay Township on Dec. 6. The 27-year-old man, who was apprehended in a vehicle parked at a nearby hospital, faces charges of operating while intoxicated and leaving […]

Penalties for drunk driving in Michigan

Motorists in Michigan may benefit from reviewing the Secretary of State’s outline of the terminology, laws and penalties concerning substance abuse and driving. The legal limit for blood alcohol content while driving in Michigan is .08 percent. Drivers registering .17 percent or above are considered to have a “high BAC” and may be subject to […]

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