I got a dui in Ohio 1 1/2 years ago. 45 day suspension if 2 offense in 5 years. Was arrested for 2nd offense in Michigan.

Your timeline may or may not help in your defense. What you said to the officer prior to being arrested will make a difference. Drinking after...

when smoking violates the observation under administrative rules of procedure what does that do to the preliminary breath tests

Officers are required to verify, not necessarily observe, that a person has not smoked, regurgitated, or placed anything in his or her mouth within...

You MUST have an attorney. Do not admit anything or talk to anyone except your lawyer. You need to find a good OWI attorney to represent you and...

The ticket can be considered an arrest. Oftentimes on certain misdemeanors, instead of taking you into custody, the police will issue a ticket...

I was charged with my first DWI in Berkley, Michigan but I can't afford a lawyer because I just graduated school, what do I do?

I agree with these other fine attorneys. If you cannot afford and attorney you need to let the court know and ask for an appointed attorney. ...

Can the state (mi) use blood draw results of .138 that was drawn 1.5 hours after arrest is this accurate as to rising since dri?

Yes they can and yes they will. That does not mean you are guilty. There are many things a good OWI attorney will look at, including the broken...

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I agree with my colleagues. Michigan can and most likely will find out. HOWEVER, your brother should remain silent and only talk to an attorney...

When a ticket is issued for DUI must the ticket reflect the time of incident as seen in officer's narrative can time vary

Often times officers "write" the actual ticket after the driver is booked into the jail. Because drunk driving arrests take a lot of time, the...

Can I have jail time instead of finishing Felony probation?

A better solution may be to ask permission to leave the state. Courts do not generally want people to lose jobs or job opportunities. If you have...

The 3rd-Offense OWI alone is a felony and could send you to prison. That outcome is more likely with a lengthy record and being on parole. It...