On Thursday October 3, 37-year-old Constance Johnson of Ypsilanti Township was sentenced to 4 to 15 years in prison for the death of her infant son, caused by a crash which allegedly occurred while she was driving under the influence. According to police, Johnson and her infant son, Isiah, were…
In the state of Michigan, a charge of drunk driving may lead to suspension of your driver’s license. Even a first-time offense may result in a 30 day suspension. Repeat offenders face having their license revoked, which is even more serious – one step away from the death of your…
Many people are what are known as “habitual offenders,” that is they have violated the law on two or more occasions, such as in the case of someone who has been convicted two or more times for driving under the influence. In Michigan, someone who is convicted on a second…
Michigan drivers license reinstatement attorneys understand the impact to an individual’s driving privilege when that person is arrested and convicted multiple times for drunk driving. Just over a week ago, 41-year-old Jose Robles-Guzman of Lawrence Township was arraigned on charges of a third offense OWI and second offense of driving…
In May of this year, a Brookfield, Illinois woman was pulled over by police in Riverside after the officer had observed her speeding. Erin James was stopped by the officer at approximately 2 a.m., suspected of driving under the influence. James, who is 58 years old, failed multiple field sobriety…
In Michigan, there are specific circumstances in which an individual who has had his or her driver’s license suspended or revoked may be able to appeal on the basis of a hardship. In other words, not having the privilege to drive is creating a “hardship” in regards to effecting your…
Labor Day should be a holiday filled with fun and family; unfortunately, every year too many people are seriously injured or lose their lives in boating and car accidents. Many families choose to spend the weekend at the lake camping; for school children, it is the last long weekend before…
If you live in Michigan, you already know that the laws regarding drunk or impaired driving are very strict. When a police officer pulls an individual over on suspicion that the driver is driving while under the influence of alcohol, he or she may request that you take a breath…
In Michigan, most people who are pulled over on suspicion of DUI or drunk driving are most concerned about fines, and the possibility they may go to jail if convicted. What many motorists don’t think about – or perhaps don’t even know – is that even before being convicted, their…
Michigan law enforcement officials are preparing for the Labor Day holiday period by sending the message “Buckle Up and Drive Sober” to motorists in an effort to crack down on drunk drivers through the holiday. Local and state law enforcement agencies will coordinate with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety…