If you were given a breath test after being arrested for drunk driving in Michigan, then it is important to have an attorney verify that the test was given properly. This means verifying that all requirements were followed and adhered to. A failure to do so can result in the…
With cell phones being ever present in our society, it is becoming increasingly common for people to use their cell phones to report a Michigan driver they think might be intoxicated. If the police officer does not independently observe a traffic violation, then there may be a basis to challenge…
Assuming there is no defense: This mistake is number one for a reason, it is potentially the biggest mistake you can make. EVERY DUI case can and should be defended. It’s your Constitutional right. A belief that your case can’t be defended can only lead to one result – guilty:…
If you have been arrested for DUI in Michigan, and have found and retained a top DUI defense attorney to represent you, then he or she will be using a variety of tools to investigate your case. The purpose of this investigation is to help your DUI defense lawyer uncover…
Our country was founded on the principle of limited government. This means that police officers are supposed to be limited in their ability to do things like search your home, stop and frisk you on the street or even stop your car. The question is limited by whom? And the…
On September 8, 2015, Governor Snyder signed into law House Bill 4193, making it easier for Michigan drivers to avoid a DUI arrest. According to the new law, during a traffic stop you may now show a police officer an electronic proof of insurance on your phone. This electronic proof of…
As drunk drivers become less common on our roads, resulting in a loss of revenue to the government, the government has decided to focus on a new public enemy: drugged driving. Americans are becoming a society of medicated persons and many of those medications may affect driving. Soon, the anti-drunk…
Michigan shares a rather large border with Canada and so it is very common for Michigan residents to travel to Canada for both business and pleasure. Being convicted of even a single instance of drunk driving can complicate such travel. According to an excellent In and Out of Canada Article…
It is well known that the legal limit in Michigan is .08. This means if the police breath, blood or urine test show that you are at or above .08, you can be convicted of DUI in Michigan – even if you are driving perfectly well! It is not unlawful…
How to Beat a DUI in Michigan If you are facing drunk driving charges in Michigan, you might wonder if it is even possible to beat a DUI charge. The best defense attorneys know that the answer to this question is an enthusiastic yes! Facing a DUI/OWI is never fun.…