There is a reason police across Michigan often go the extra mile to keep drunk drivers off the road. Drunk driving kills more than 10,000 people each year across the United States, according to the NHTSA. In Michigan, more than 1,000 people have died in drunk driving crashes from 2015-2018. Can I be arrested merely...

While sobriety checkpoints are illegal under the state's constitution, police have other ways of cracking down on drunk drivers. Some officers either make errors in judgment or take their efforts too far. This includes going after people who may not be driving drunk. There are a number of methods police use to justify making a...

If you were arrested and charged with a DUI, it may seem like the odds are stacked against you. You may feel like your life is about to change for the worse. You may find yourself behind bars and without transportation for a long time. After your arrest, you may have been booked at the...

If you are facing DUI charges, there is a lot at stake. Your driving privileges, freedom and ability to find employment can all be compromised. In addition, you may face jail time, hefty fines and increased insurance premiums. Sadly, many people aren't aware of their rights when they are pulled over by police. It's important...

In 2019, Michigan state police ramped up patrols on St. Patrick's Day in pursuit of drunk drivers. This year, we can expect the same thing to happen. Let's face it, drinking is a part of the St. Patrick's Day tradition for many Michigan residents. Police know that many people who have been drinking will likely...

So you've had a couple of drinks. You feel sober enough to get behind the wheel. For most people, small amounts of alcohol don't cause any problems. If you think you can't be arrested and charged with a DUI, though — think again. You could be arrested if the police have reason to believe that...

Michigan legalized recreational marijuana on December 6, 2018. More than one year later, law enforcement officers are scrambling to find ways to enforce the state's intoxicated driving laws. This potentially includes the future use of THC breathalyzers. Some municipalities across Michigan may encourage police officers to crack down on marijuana use by going after drivers...

Planning on attending a family gathering or work party this holiday season? If so, take warning. Law enforcement officers throughout the state of Michigan will be extra aggressive when it comes to catching DUI offenders. Be prepared for more DUI enforcement At the end of 2018, the Michigan State police launched a campaign dubbed "Drive...

You may not think that getting pulled over for drunk driving and being charged with a DUI (also called Operating While Intoxicated - OWI) in Michigan is a big deal. You may know someone who was charged with a DUI that only caused a prolonged inconvenience, at worst. A DUI charge can be far more...

We’ve all seen the dramatized events of an arrest on television or the big screen: Police forcibly handcuff a perpetrator, tell them they have the right to remain silent, and push their head down as they shove them into the back of a cruiser. But how much of that is true? Most of it, argues...