Blog Category | Owi
Does Drunk Driving Spike During Holidays? Drunk driving is a crime that does occur regularly, but often the number of arrests elevates during the holiday season. While this does happen due to more people going to holiday parties or eating out more often, the numbers also increase because law enforcement...
A DUI/OWI in Michigan is typically a misdemeanor offense, punishable by jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, and other penalties. However, if you are charged with a third OWI after having been convicted of two prior drunk driving offenses in the past, it is considered a Class E felony. The...
How are They Defined? “DUI” stands for driving under the influence of alcohol or some other substance. “DWI” stands for Driving While Intoxicated. In Michigan, this charge is known as “Operating While Intoxicated,” and you will be charged with this crime if you are found to have a blood alcohol...
Drunk driving laws differ from state to state. Some states such as Mississippi allow drivers to drink while driving as long as their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) remains below legal limits; however, Michigan law isn’t nearly as forgiving. Our state takes drunk driving very seriously and you can be arrested...
If you are minor, a police officer cannot force you to take a breathalyzer test without a warrant. This may seem hard to believe, but the federal district court for the Eastern District of Michigan made this the rule in 2007. Before 2007, Michigan had a law that gave police...
The Michigan Secretary of State office released an update that they will stop releasing driving records for victims of violence to the news media. Here is what you should know. Media Secretary Jocelyn Benson’s office has announced that it will cease giving news outlets reports of driving records for victims...
Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious criminal offense that no one wants on their record. For this reason, it’s essential to determine if someone can be charged for an OWI if they are buzzed. Buzzed Driving & OWI State law says that it’s illegal for people...
Many people accept operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges without putting up a fight. Unfortunately, most of the accused have no idea of the penalties they will face when they plead guilty. However, this blog post will give you a good idea of the potential penalties you’ll face for a first-time...
If you’ve been pulled over for driving under the influence, you could face some severe penalties. However, it’s important to remember that while you can defend yourself if the case goes to court, it’s best to consult a lawyer. DUIs in Michigan In Michigan, DUIs are called OWIs, operating while...
Many people think they know everything they need to know about operating while intoxicated (OWI) investigations, procedures, and arrests, but White Law PLLC is here to give you the facts. After decades of representing OWI clients, we can safely say that many buy into widespread OWI myths without realizing it,...
Driving under the influence is a very serious charge in Michigan and everywhere else in the country. It is against the law to be behind the wheel while intoxicated as a result of alcohol or drug use. However, even if you are not actually driving your car, if you are...
Those arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges could face stiff penalties; which begs the question, can OWI passengers face charges as well? Let’s take a look at some circumstances where passengers could be charged. Open Container Laws Open container laws make it illegal for people to possess open alcoholic...
When law enforcement makes a traffic stop and suspects you of drunk driving, the officer may ask you to perform one or several field sobriety tests (FSTs). These tests are used by the police to determine whether or not a person is intoxicated. The three standardized FSTs approved by the...
Driving while intoxicated puts the safety and lives of others at risk. Because of this, Michigan takes a strong stance against individuals who drive while their ability is impaired. State laws prohibit not only driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol but also under the influence of prescription...
Your Diet May Get You Arrested Low-carb diets reportedly lead to health benefits such as weight loss and reduced blood sugar levels, but did you know that such diets can trick a DUI breath test into producing falsely high results? When you get pulled over on the suspicion of DUI,...
