‘Fleeing & Eluding’ and ‘Resisting or Obstructing’ the police are crimes that are classified as felony offenses in Michigan. These laws are meant to discourage conduct that endangers the public and the police who are engaged in the lawful performance of their duties. Our firm has seen an increase…
A Qualified DUI Lawyer Should Know the Law and the Science Qualified DUI lawyers know the laws and the science that can make the difference in the defense of a DUI case. On the legal side, there are hundreds of complex laws, administrative rules, rules of evidence and trial procedure…
Map of Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River, Detroit River and Bordering Communities Lake St. Clair, Detroit River, St. Clair River In Michigan, operating a watercraft, including a jet ski, while intoxicated or impaired is a crime. Michigan laws pertaining to Boating under the Influence (BUI) or Boating While Impaired…
Super Drunk Driving = Operating with a High BAC .17 or Greater Effective October, 31, 2010, Michigan’s “SUPER DRUNK” law went into effect. The Super Drunk Law, now on the books for several years, is commonly referred to as ‘operating with a high BAC’ on police and court documents. This…
Introduction The nature of this publication will be dedicated to the frequent talking points which arise with our clients faced with a Michigan drunk driving case. When I refer to drunk driving, I am referring to the plethora of Michigan laws that cover operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI)…
Blood alcohol content (BAC), Michigan State Police Statistics Blood alcohol content (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol which is estimated within a person’s blood as determined by a blood alcohol test. Blood tests and breathalyzer tests are the most common methods for testing BAC. The Michigan State Police…
We have received a barrage of inquiries lately regarding the law which makes someone “criminally inadmissible” in the country of Canada with a drinking and driving conviction according to Section 19 (2) (a.1) of the Immigration Act of Canada. The law applies to foreigners (United States Citizens) who cross the…
Since September 30, 2003, the legal limit for operating while intoxicated in the State of Michigan has been .08 per cent or greater. Prior to that time, the legal limit was .10 per cent or greater. According to a report on WXYZ, the legal limit of .08 percent reverts to…
Many of our blogs explore criminal and drunk driving issues within the realm of our law firm’s expertise. Others are about the Courts where we frequently practice law. This blog is about the 42-2 District Court in the City of New Baltimore where we regularly provide legal services to our…
This is the high season for high school graduation parties, summertime picnics and 4th of July gatherings. Now through Labor Day, teens will freely drink alcoholic beverages at the homes of their friends with adults/parents consenting to the illegal conduct. Otherwise responsible adults with no criminal record will break the…