Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense that can have devastating consequences, especially for minors. Underage drunk driving charges not only carry legal penalties but also have far-reaching effects on various aspects of a young person's life. It...
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OWI (Drunk Driving)
Can a sickness cause you to fail a field sobriety test?
There were over 4000 alcohol-related crashes in Michigan in 2020, according to a report by the Michigan State Police. Field sobriety tests serve as key tools for law enforcement officers to assess possible impairment due to alcohol or drugs. However, these tests,...
Determination and penalties of a felony OWI in Michigan
In the United States, 10,511 people died in alcohol-involved accidents in 2018. In addition, 985 people died and 74,963 received injuries in drunk driving incidents in Michigan in 2019. In Michigan, drinking and driving citations are OWI citations or operating while...
What happens when you violate the implied consent law?
When you obtain your driver’s license in the state of Michigan, implied consent is one of the obligations and responsibilities of licensed drivers. Implied consent means you consent to chemical testing for alcohol by carrying a driver’s license. Refusal to submit to...
Traverse City Drunk Driving (DUI/OWI) Arrests Scrutinized After DataMaster Fraud Revelations
On Jan. 13, 2020, the Michigan State Police (MSP) issued a “Statement on Temporarily Suspending Use of Datamaster DMT in Wake of Criminal Investigation into Contractor Malfeasance.” MSP’s statement asserted that: “On Jan. 10, 2020, the MSP alerted prosecutors and...