When you go out for drinks, you’re always cautious that you don’t have more than a single drink per hour. You want to get a good buzz, but you don’t want to be so intoxicated that you can’t drive safely. Normally, you stay where you are for an hour after you stop...
In Michigan, state prosecutors and law enforcement officials refer to drunk driving offenses as operating while intoxicated (OWI). An OWI charge carries a variety of consequences depending on whether there were aggravating factors at the time of your arrest and your...
Recreational marijuana officially became legal in Michigan back in 2018. However, there are still strict regulations surrounding the use of marijuana. Individuals must be over 21, and they can only have up to 2.5 ounces on their person. Much like alcohol, it is also...
A DUI arrest can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. Individuals must understand their rights in these situations, so they do not face even more consequences and stress. That is why every driver on Michigan roads must understand the details of the state Implied...
How much information about your life is on your phone? For the average person nowadays, their cellphone could reveal quite a bit about their personal lives from photos, text messages and even their GPS location services. It can be convenient to have so much...
Are you aware of the potential consequences of driving under the influence in Michigan? The state distinguishes between operating while visibly impaired and operating while intoxicated. These are the facts motorists should know about the various state penalties for an...
If you are like most Michigan people, you think you must answer any questions a law enforcement officer asks you. This is not true. You have no obligation to answer an officer’s questions. The only thing you must do is produce identification if and when (s)he asks you...
People in Michigan who are convicted of crimes they did not commit and then are later exonerated might be the victims of official misconduct. According to a report by the National Registry for Exonerations, it was a factor in at least 107 of the 151 exonerations that...
You do not have to talk to the police in Michigan, generally speaking. While there are some exceptions, such as providing ID or asking if you are free to go, you do not typically have to have any interaction with state or federal investigators without a lawyer...
For many people concerned with privacy in Michigan, it is important to use a passcode or phrase to unlock a mobile phone rather than the newer fingerprint and face recognition technologies. While some people are simply uncomfortable with storing their personal data in...