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What is the Difference Between Crack and Powder Cocaine in the Criminal Justice System?
Cocaine is a central nervous stimulant drug made from the coco leaf primarily made in Columbia, Peru and Bolivia. The cocaine extraction process is complex and involves heating, then cooling the leaves. Alcohol is then added and distilled off to create the most...
SOBERLINK Alcohol Monitoring Technology vs SCRAM
Michigan courts routinely order anyone who has been convicted of an alcohol related offense to refrain from the use of alcohol. It's also common for a person just accused of drunk driving, before any conviction, to be ordered not to drink alcohol. In order...
Winning A Third Offense DUI Case with Orajel Defense
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 article covers one of the ways of winning a third offense DUI...
How the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device Works
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 works? This article defines it, explains how...
If You Are Sleeping in Your Car Can You Get a DUI?
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 the right thing to do. Instead of driving, they...
Substance Abuse Evaluation During A Driver’s License Restoration Hearing
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 substance abuse counselor. Only they would know best. Just like...
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Based On Unreliable Evidence
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 influence of marijuana is the new craze in law...
Avoid License Suspension Through Michigan Sobriety Court
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 person participates in an approved Michigan...
Advice for SCRAM Users and How to Defend a Violation
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 isn't a generic term as there exists only one company...
Possession of a Firearm, Pistol or Taser While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Is A Crime
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 pistol similar to the Constitutional...