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An operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) charge is a serious traffic offense and also a crime. Depending on the circumstances, those accused of an OWI could face either a misdemeanor or felony charge. The penalties possible range from probation and driver's...
Operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses are somewhat common in West Michigan. Drivers can face charges after they cause crashes, fail breath tests or display impaired ability at the wheel. Those accused of an OWI offense may worry about jail time, driver's license...
Everyone knows not to drink and drive, but many legally intoxicated people don’t feel impaired at all. When those people get detained by police, they often mistakenly believe that participating in roadside sobriety tests will exonerate them. Below are some reasons why...
How much alcohol can a driver drink before it is considered drunk driving? In Michigan, the legal limit of blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08%. BAC means the amount of alcohol in a driver’s system at the time of testing. If a driver is caught with a high BAC limit,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...