by admin | Mar 21, 2011 | Michigan Drunk Driving
On October 31, 2010 a series of Amendments to Michigan’s Motor Vehicle Code went into effect, commonly known as Michigan’s “Super Drunk” Law. Under this new legislation an individual who is operating a motor vehicle with a Bodily Alcohol Content...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 4, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
In order to convict a defendant of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), the prosecution must establish beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant: Operated a motor vehicle While intoxicated or impaired Caused serious impairment of a body function of...
by Michael D. Hills | Aug 20, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
I am often asked about the different tests officers conduct on individuals who are pulled over and suspected of drinking and driving. In the state of Michigan, a person must not operate a vehicle if he or she “has an alcohol content of 0.08 grams or more per 100...
by Michael D. Hills | Aug 27, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
This blog is a continuation of the drunk driving series from last week’s post. This week, we will discuss Preliminary Breath Tests (PBTs). Again, in the state of Michigan, a person must not operate a vehicle if he or she “has an alcohol content of 0.08 grams or more...
by Michael D. Hills | Sep 3, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
This blog is a continuation of the drunk driving series from last week’s post. This week, we will discuss Evidentiary Breath Tests (EBTs). Again, in the state of Michigan, a person must not operate a vehicle if he or she “has an alcohol content of 0.08 grams or more...
by Michael D. Hills | Sep 10, 2014 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
This blog post is a continuation of the drunk driving series from the last few weeks. This week, we will discuss what the next step is if an individual refuses to submit to a chemical test. As a reminder, in the state of Michigan, a person must not operate a vehicle...
