Category: DUI/OWI (Drunk Driving)

Michigan laws carry serious penalties for anyone convicted of driving while intoxicated. The state’s DUI laws provide for additional consequences for anyone found to have driven with a BAC of 0.17 or higher. What is the penalty for a Super Drunk DUI charge in Michigan? This article outlines the key consequences you...

Not all driving under the influence (DUI) charges are treated the same in Michigan’s criminal courts. A conviction for a Michigan Super Drunk DUI (“Operating While Intoxicated” is the actual term for what everyone calls a “DUI”) with a BAC of .17 or higher can lead to enhanced...

Facing a DUI charge can be overwhelming, but understanding how to stay out of jail after a DUI in Michigan is crucial if you want to protect your freedom, your driving privileges, and your future. Michigan DUI penalties can be severe, with jail time often a real possibility for many (especially repeat) offenders. However,...

Michigan’s traffic and driving under the influence (DUI) laws are intended to promote roadway safety. If you have been charged with a drunk driving offense, your first step should be to understand Michigan DUI laws and process with the help of an attorney. With the right approach and legal guidance, you can...

A DUI charge (technically called “Operating While Intoxicated,” or “OWI” for short) in Michigan can lead to serious penalties, but the right legal approach can help you avoid many of those potential consequences. Michigan DUI defenses often involve challenging evidence, like the legality of the...

A driving under the influence (DUI) charge can have lasting consequences, but the stakes are even higher for drivers under 21. Michigan’s underage DUI law impose strict penalties, including license suspension, fines, and possible jail time, regardless of age. Whatever your age, a strong and intelligent defense can help...

A Michigan drug DUI (DUID) charge can result in severe legal consequences, including fines, license suspension, and potential jail time. State law prohibits driving  while impaired by prescription medication. A drug DUI violates the same law (technically called “Operating While Intoxicated,” or “OWI” for short) as drunk driving

A Michigan commercial driver DUI (technically called “Operating While Intoxicated,” or “OWI” for short) charge carries severe penalties that can jeopardize a truck driver’s career and freedom. Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders face a lower blood alcohol content (BAC) threshold than other drivers. A second...

A drive home after a night out can take an unexpected turn when law enforcement stops a vehicle to assess impairment. Officers may ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests or provide breath samples, and even minor missteps can lead to serious consequences such as fines, license suspension, or jail time. Even...

With popular destinations like Mackinac Island and Detroit’s Greektown, Michigan is a popular tourist destination, and the state enforces its driving under the influence (DUI) laws for all drivers, meaning anyone who lives outside of the state is expected to go through the same criminal court process as Michiganders. If you were...