Getting arrested for driving under the influence is a serious offense, however there are more implications for the driver than paying a fine and potential jail time. Did you know that refusing a chemical (breath) test can result in a one-year suspension of your driver’s license? Under Michigan’s Implied Consent…
On Monday June 17, a 64-year-old man was pulled over by Van Buren police because his license plate was obstructed. The Lawton man was found to be in possession of marijuana and methamphetamine; his driver’s license was also suspended. The stop occurred in Waverly Township in the 33000 block of…
On Sunday June 2, 33-year-old Patrick William Wisniewski of New Baltimore died in a motorcycle accident involving another motorist who was driving on a suspended license. The accident took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. near Jefferson Avenue and 21 Mile Road, according to an article at Lawofficer.com. Wisniewski was reportedly…
Regardless of whether you live in Michigan or another state, it can be tempting to drive when your license has been suspended – in fact, there are times when it may actually be necessary. However, before you make the decision to get behind the wheel even though your driver’s license…
A wild ride through Mecosta and Osceola counties on Sunday, May 19 eventually ended with a suspected drunk driver being arrested. The driver of the vehicle, a 46-year-old Kalkaska County man, was arrested for numerous offenses including driving with a suspended license, drunken driving, violating parole, fleeing and eluding police,…
44-year-old Kevin D. Haynes of Saginaw remains jailed on charges of operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked license causing death, or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs causing death. Saginaw was involved in a crash in March of this year that resulted in the death…
On February 14 of this year, Robert Lamont Addie was charged with numerous counts after allegedly striking a Pittsfield Township police officer in a Burger King parking lot. Addie was charged with two counts of resisting a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, third offense operating while intoxicated, and…
On Thursday May 2, Troy police were set up on Interstate 75 near Coolidge when according to news reports a Chevy Malibu went zipping by at 86 mph, 16 mph over the posted speed limit. Police were conducting speed enforcement, and began a chase of the vehicle after tracking its…
When your driver’s license has been suspended, it’s easy to break the law and continue to drive; after all, driving is a necessity and leading a normal life is almost impossible if you cannot get behind the wheel. The fact is, there are far more people who drive on a…
As all Michigan driver’s license reinstatement lawyers would agree, it is never a good idea to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. However, it happens every day and the majority of individuals who drive whether they feel completely sober or highly intoxicated somehow get ‘lucky’ and escape being pulled…