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Winning A Third Offense DUI Case with Orajel Defense

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In a highly contested felony DUI prosecution, my client and I finally prevailed after a jury of 12 citizens found the defendant “Not Guilty of Third Offense – Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).” This arti…
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How the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Works

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The State of Michigan is very serious about keeping people who drink and drive off the roads. This is where technology comes into play. For example, have you ever wondered how the breath alcohol ignition interlock device w…
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If You Are Sleeping in Your Car Can You Get a DUI?

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Can you get a DUI for sleeping in your car? Sometimes, a person will park the vehicle they were driving because they feel that they drank too much alcohol to drive. They may stop driving to stay safe and because it’s…
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Substance Abuse Evaluation During A Driver’s License Restoration Hearing

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Driver’s license restoration for multiple drunk driving arrests requires a substance abuse evaluation (SAE). It’s used for a driver’s license restoration hearing. It must be completed by a qualified subst…
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Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Based On Unreliable Evidence

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Due to the rise in the use of marijuana all over the country, including the state of Michigan, police are now being trained to investigate driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs. Driving under the influen…
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Avoid License Suspension Through Michigan Sobriety Court

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In Michigan, two OWI/DUI convictions for alcohol or drugs will require a one (1) year revocation of a person’s driver’s license. However, a restricted driver’s license may be granted to a second DUI offender only if that p…
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Advice for SCRAM Users and How to Defend a Violation

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The SCRAM tether is a continuous alcohol-monitoring device that’s frequently used by judicial systems, judges, probation departments and jails to monitor a person to determine if they’ve consumed alcohol. SCRAM…
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Possession of a Firearm, Pistol or Taser While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Is A Crime

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Possession of a Firearm Under the Influence A permit and license to carrying a concealed weapon is a privilege that many citizens of Michigan have received and valued. Many believe it should be a right to carry a concealed…
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DUI Arrest And How To Create Reasonable Doubt

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DUI Arrest and Reasonable Doubt There are three phases of an DUI arrest, so why does the prosecution want to spend the most time on phase three – the standardized field sobriety tests? I’ll tell you why, it’s because the f…
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