A localized pilot program to allow Michigan police officers to test a driver’s saliva for the presence of marijuana has been expanded statewide. If you have used marijuana or cannabis containing products and then drive a motor vehicle in Michigan, you should be aware that roadside testing for marijuana use…
Can You Really Win a Drunk Driving Trial Without Even Trying? Sometimes, winning a trial or a contested hearing comes down to knowing what not to do! In drunk driving cases, nowhere is this truer than with administrative hearings held on appeal from an alleged implied consent violation. To…
Collateral consequences are the loss of rights a person suffers after being convicted of a crime. They have previously been described as having the potential to cause “civil death.” Such consequences are different from the punishments that might be imposed by a judge as part of a criminal case. This…
According to the Michigan Court of Appeals, Facebook postings are admissible as evidence against a person accused of a crime in Michigan. In a recent case involving assault with intent to commit murder, felony firearm and other charges, the prosecutor found and presented to the jury evidence obtained from the…
Blood Test Drunk Driving | Michigan DUI Attorney When investigating a possible case of driving under the influence, the police may ask you for a sample of your breath or blood. Breath testing remains the most common type of chemical testing, but DUI blood tests are becoming more common. If…