Usually, when people are stopped for drunk driving, it is by the police. But that job could soon go to your car. Congress is eyeing a bill that would require carmakers to include advanced anti-drunk driving technology in their vehicles. The requirement is just one of many spending and regulation proposals rolled into the $1...

Massachusetts has become one of the latest states to, at least informally, abandon breathalyzers. Nearly all of the state's district attorneys have either stopped using breathalyzer results as evidence in driving under the influence (DUI) cases, or they have seriously limited the inclusion of the results in trial. They have good reason: some 27,000 Massachusetts...

Michigan's House has approved a new DUI expungement bill that they are hoping the governor won't reject this time. The bill amends the state's laws in regards to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, otherwise known as OWI or DUI. If it wins final approval, people found guilty of first-offense OWI could apply to have...

Law enforcement is getting closer to having a marijuana breath test ready for quick roadside sobriety checks. A company called Hound Labs is developing a marijuana breathalyzer that can tell if a person has consumed marijuana within the last four hours. In addition to roadside checks, the THC breathalyzer could be used in employment and...

Most people deserve a second chance. That’s the premise behind Michigan’s new “Clean Slate” laws, which are intended to allow some adult and juvenile residents an opportunity to clear their criminal records of nonviolent crimes. How Michigan's Clean Slate laws work The new laws were approved last fall and took effect on April 11, 2021....

A police officer approaches you and starts asking questions about drinking. You probably realize the officer suspects you of driving under the influence (DUI), also known as DWI or OWI. What are your rights? First off, it’s important to understand your rights if you’re suspected of DUI. Knowing them can make a difference as you...

Tax evasion occurs when a person or company illegally evades paying their tax liability. Simply having tax debt or being slightly behind on your tax debt payments doesn't constitute tax fraud. If a person is negligent, or if the government cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a crime has been committed, the penalty for...

Being convicted of a drug charge in Michigan can have serious consequences. People found guilty may face penalties that include jail time, fines, court fees, community service, suspension of their driver’s license and mandatory substance abuse counseling. If you have been convicted on a second, third or subsequent drug charge, the penalties get harsher. It’s...

Federal and state criminal charges vary depending on the type of crime you're accused of and the government agency bringing the charges against you. Any criminal charge can have a serious impact on your life, no matter how minor it may seem. If you're being investigated for a crime, it's important that you understand the...

When people have completed their sentence after a criminal conviction, they are said to have paid their debt to society. But the truth is a criminal record can impact your life long after you have paid fines and served time. It’s harder to get a good job. You may not be able to get a...