Christmas is just around the corner, and right on its heels comes the New Year’s holiday. This is a time of year when many people are attending holiday parties and festivities, family get-togethers, and generally enjoying the season. While it’s fun to enjoy the company of friends, family, or co-workers…
In Michigan, laws regarding drunk driving are extremely strict. If arrested for DUI and you refuse a chemical test, your driver’s license may be suspended for one year. Under Michigan’s Implied Consent Law, MCL 257.625c, any individual who operates a vehicle gives his or her consent to submit to chemical…
On Friday November 15, 39-year-old Regina Slaughter-Barrera pleaded guilty to two counts of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with an occupant younger than 16 – child endangerment, second offense. Slaughter-Barrera also pleaded as a habitual offender with a third offense sentencing enhancement. The defendant was initially charged with two…
Individuals who have had their driver’s license suspended due to multiple DUIs often choose to appeal without the assistance of an experienced Michigan driver’s license restoration attorney. Unfortunately, this can leave you in a bigger mess than you were to begin with. We have consulted with many clients who, had…
Michigan driver’s license restoration attorneys realize the dramatic impact not being able to drive has on your daily life. Unfortunately, we also know that on the Internet, there is plenty of misinformation regarding drivers license suspension and the process of having your license restored or reinstated. At Grabel & Associates,…
Last month, a couple was involved in a crash in Grand Rapids Township which resulted in their deaths. 20-year-old Andrea Herrera and her boyfriend, 23-year-old Eric Fischer, were killed in a collision involving 27-year-old Joseph Jay Ford, who authorities say was drunk at the time. Last week witnesses to the…
In November of 2007, former Illinois state trooper Matt Mitchell caused an accident which resulted in the deaths of Jessica and Kelli Uhl. Mitchell pleaded guilty to reckless homicide after crossing the median on Interstate 64 and crashing into the victims’ car. This resulted from talking on a cell phone…
On Wednesday October 30, the Michigan House voted on making it possible for residents with multiple DUI convictions to secure a restricted driver’s license by having an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles which will detect breath alcohol. The House voted to make the three-year pilot program permanent after…
Did you know that when pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Michigan, your driver’ license could be suspended if you politely refuse to take a breath, blood, or chemical test – regardless of whether you are convicted of DUI? Michigan’s Implied Consent Law means you automatically…
Michael J. Brown, a 23-year-old Au Gres man, recently pleaded no contest in a drunk driving incident that led to the injuries of a Bay County man. Brown will now be facing prison time of up to five years. Brown’s restitution hearing is scheduled for November 15. Initially the defendant…