Many states have DUI checkpoints where police officers stop cars more or less at random to investigate whether the drivers show evidence of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Proponents say these checkpoints make the roadways safer for all. However,...
Seeing the flashing lights of a police car and hearing its siren behind you can be a frightening experience. Little good can come out of being pulled over. However, chances are that you will be pulled over at some point in your driving career. I know I have been. ...
A drunk driving conviction can take a toll on your life. Sure, it can prevent you from driving for a significant period of time and you may have to spend some time in jail, but if you’ve been convicted of one of these offenses then you know that the ramifications can...
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently vetoed a bill that would have allowed first-time drunk driving offenders to clear the conviction from their records. The bill would have allowed for judges to set aside a DUI conviction, on request, so long as the driver had not...
Drunk driving cases often lead to various repercussions, such as the loss of driving privileges and a mark on one's record (which frequently leads to career problems and other hardships). However, spending time behind bars is a very serious reality for many people...
If you have been arrested for and charged with an operating while intoxicated or driving under the influence offense in Michigan, you may understandably be concerned about what consequences you may experience if you are convicted of this charge. One of the things some...
From financial penalties to the suspension of one's driver's license and time behind bars, DUI charges bring many consequences. However, these cases are especially tough for some people in many other ways. For example, some people suffer serious damage to their...
Many people think that it is okay to drive after consuming a small amount of alcohol. In some instances, people are able to avoid DUI charges after they are stopped by a law enforcement official for any reason and low levels of alcohol are detected in their system....
In life, there are various hardships that arise and create devastating emotional trauma. For example, when someone loses a spouse, child, close friend or family member, they often have a very hard time processing the loss and moving forward. Other causes of intense...
Legions of motorists in Michigan who have endured a roadside stop pursuant to a police officer's suspicion that they are driving drunk mark the experience as a lifetime memory. And a decidedly unpleasant one, at that. Their lasting negative impressions are eminently...