It is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol. However, many people will have a relatively small amount to drink and still decide to get behind the wheel. For example, someone who has a glass of wine at a steakhouse in Grand Rapids may not think twice...
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Drunk Driving
Do you have to take a breath test in Michigan?
When an officer pulls a driver over on suspicion of impaired driving in Michigan, they will often ask the driver to take a breath test. They simply want to check and see if the driver is at or above the legal limit of 0.08%. An officer can arrest a driver even if...
Will coffee help you avoid a DUI?
If you’ve been drinking and you do not think it will be safe for you to drive, or you are worried about being over the legal limit and getting a DUI, you may be wondering how you can reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For instance, you may consider...
What happens when you fail a field sobriety test?
When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, one of the first steps they may take is to administer field sobriety tests. These tests consist of a series of physical and cognitive exercises used to assess whether a driver is impaired by alcohol. Some...
Michigan has expanded the availability of IIDs
Under Michigan law, people who are convicted of driving under the influence have their driver’s license revoked for a time. Depending on the offense, a driver may be able to get a restricted license that allows them to drive as long as they have an ignition interlock...
What not to do if you are pulled over for DUI
Being pulled over and questioned for DUI is serious. If you are convicted, you will face serious consequences. If you are pulled over by law enforcement under suspicion of DUI, it's crucial to know how to handle the situation responsibly to minimize the potential...
How an OWI conviction can limit your ability to cross the border
If you’re facing an operating while intoxicated (OWI) or other impaired driving-related charge, it’s crucial to take it seriously and consider all the potential effects that a conviction could have on your life. For example, if you travel to Canada for business,...
What factors influence your blood alcohol concentration?
When it comes to blood alcohol concentration (BAC), it’s important to remember that it’s not exactly the same for everyone. If two people go out and have the same number of drinks, their BAC will not be identical. One person could be under the legal limit and assume...
Reasonable suspicion and probable cause in a drunk driving stop
Reasonable suspicion is a threshold that allows police officers to conduct a traffic stop if they reasonably believe that a person is committing, has committed or is about to commit a crime. This differs from probable cause, which is the higher standard for an arrest....
Sucking on a penny and 3 other DUI myths
One of the most common drunk driving-related myths is that drivers can pass or trick breath tests by sucking on a penny. A breath test is a small portable machine that the police can ask drivers to blow in to get a blood alcohol reading (BAC), which is the amount of...