Drinking and driving offenses carry a certain stigma and for the reason they fiercely prosecuted in the state of Michigan. Police undergo hours of training to teach them what to look for when suspecting a driver of operating while intoxicated. Reasons for Drinking and Driving stops The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publishes a guide …
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OWI in Michigan
OWI in Michigan OWI in Michigan is a criminal drinking and driving charge. OWI stands for Operating while Intoxicated. Every crime is made of elements. In order for a prosecutor to convict you of OWI in Michigan each element of the crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The elements of the crime of …
OWI 2 offense and penalties
OWI 2 Offense I have been charged with OWI 2 (drinking and driving second offense), what will happen? The biggest concern most people have is there license. Your license is revoked for an OWI 2 or drinking and driving second offense if you are convicted within 7 years of the conviction of the first owi …
Michigan criminal defense attorney tips
A criminal defense attorney can do a lot for you. Did you know that if the cops didn’t have a reason to stop you then any illegal activity following the stop should be suppressed? For example, if the police pulled you over while driving for no good reason and later determine that you were driving …
Is a Michigan drinking and driving unbeatable? NO!
Is a Michigan drinking and driving unbeatable? NO! A drinking and driving case is far from being a simple Michigan misdemeanor. In Michigan, driving under the influence is generally charged under one of four statutes: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI), Zero Tolerance or Minor Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), and Operating Within …
East Lansing Drinking and Driving Attorney
East Lansing Drinking and Driving Attorney East Lansing, MSU, and Michigan State Police are out patrolling the streets of East Lansing. For one reason or another they pull you over? You need a lawyer that can make sure the stop that stop was legal. The police might order you out of the car. Did you …
DAAD Hearing tips for getting your drivers license back
DAAD Hearing tips for getting your drivers license back How did you get here? You are classified as a habitual offender for being convicted of two or more drinking and driving charges and your license has been revoked. How can you get your license back? You need to go to a Michigan Secretary of State’s …
The Driver Assessment and Appeal Hearing
The Driver Assessment and Appeal Hearing What happens at the hearing? The DAAD hearing is similar to court, but instead of being in a courtroom you’re in the hearing officers room. The hearing officer is not a judge, but he does make the decision regarding your case. At your hearing you are sworn in and …
Driver License Restoration Answers
A lot of people have questions about driver license appeals in Michigan. The Secretary of State provides the public with instructions titled the “Driver License Appeal Practice Manual,” which is about an inch think and can be a bit overwhelming. My hope is that this post will clear up some commonly asked questions. What is …
Michigan’s Super Drunk law
Governor Granholm has signed public act 2008 PA 462. This act will take action October 31, 2010, this Halloween. The act is being called Michigan’s Super Drunk law. Under this new law, drivers with Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .17 or more will be subject to prosecution under the Super Drunk law. Prosecution under the …
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