Roadside Sobriety Tests: The World’s Scariest Pop Quiz (Part 3)

Walking in a straight line and balancing on one foot are common roadside sobriety tests.

 

Welcome back and thanks for joining us again as we break down Michigan’s field sobriety tests, which a number of our clients have described as the world’s scariest pop quiz. And who could blame them – it’s hard to prepare for a test that you have no idea you’ll be taking, and no way to know what questions you’ll be asked. Actually, that last part should be less of an issue for you in the future, as that’s exactly what we’re doing here – letting you in on the questions!

 

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Roadside Sobriety Tests: The World’s Scariest Pop Quiz (Part 2)

The ‘walk and turn’ test is part of the roadside sobriety test.

 

Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm, as we break down Michigan’s field sobriety test, also known as the world’s scariest pop quiz! In our previous article in this series we looked at the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test and what that involves during a roadside sobriety test. Moving on we’re going to take a look at the next item in the average officer’s roadside arsenal: the ‘walk-and-turn’ test.

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Roadside Sobriety Tests: The World’s Scariest Pop Quiz (Part 1)

Been pulled over for suspected drunk driving? You’re about to get the world’s scariest pop quiz!

 

Have you ever been pulled over by a cop who thinks you’ve had one too many? Even if you aren’t technically over the legal limit for driving in Michigan, a roadside sobriety test is terrifying! Being required to step out of your vehicle and run through a series of tricks, like a performing monkey, on the side of the road for all to see is scary and humiliating. One of our clients described it as the scariest pop quiz he’d ever taken. Attorney John English at The Kronzek Firm is certified in Field Sobriety Testing.

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Can You Still Be Arrested For a DUI in an Automated Vehicle?

Does the car of the future need a driver? If so, can that driver be arrested for drinking and driving?

 

This may seem like a strange question. After all, who do you know that drives around in an automated car anyway? Probably nobody. However if Michigan continues on it’s current path towards being one of the automated vehicle capitals of the US, that could change in the very near future. Strange or not, though, the question stands. Could you be arrested for a DUI in an automated vehicle in Michigan? The answer may surprise you.

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National Safety Council: Where Does Michigan Rank on Road Safety?

Michigan’s road rules and laws are not bad, but they’re not good either according to the NSC.

 

According to a study done by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (Go Blue!), the U.S. ranks pretty poorly when it comes to road safety. However, in our defense, the primary cause for our less-than-stellar track record is the sheer number of Americans on the road. The study revealed that between 2006 and 2010, the average American driver drove about 10,000 miles. That’s significant, especially when compared with drivers in other first world nations.

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The World’s Smallest Breathalyzer? Is It Right For You?

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What’s the most important feature in a personalized breathalyzer for you? Cost? Size? Reliability?

 

Bigger is better, right? Well, maybe. Unless you’re talking about travel size deodorant, hidden cameras, and pills you have to swallow whole. Oh, and personalized breathalyzer tests. Wait… what? Yup, you heard us. Small, compact, easy to carry breathalyser tests you can take anywhere with you, for convenient on-the-go testing.

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Drunk Driving Myths: The Boozy Lies We Tell Ourselves! (Part 2)

An officer won't ask you to recite your alphabet backwards.

Did you know: An officer won’t ask you to recite your alphabet backwards.

 

Welcome back. Thanks for joining us for the second installment in our two part series on lies we tell ourselves about drunk driving arrests. In the previous article we covered myths like sucking a penny to throw off the breath test and lying to police about how much you’ve had to drink. Moving on, we’re going to look at a few more common misconceptions about driving drunk and DUI arrests.

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Drunk Driving Myths: The Boozy Lies We Tell Ourselves! (Part 1)

Just because you don't think you're drunk, doesn't mean you're sober.

Just because you don’t think you’re drunk, doesn’t mean you’re sober.

 

From the yeti to the “faked” moon landing, there are many strange things that people are willing to believe these days. But while believing in Santa or the Loch Ness monster might get you laughed at, it won’t get you into trouble. Believing falsehoods about drunk driving and DUIs in Michigan, however, can mean a world of pain. So let’s take a minute to look at a few of those “alternative facts” you thought were real, and debunk them. You’ll thank us later.

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Leaving The Scene of an Accident in Michigan: What You Need To Know. Part 2

What happens when you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan without waiting for police?

What happens when you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan without waiting for police?

 

Welcome back. In our previous article on leaving the scene of an accident here on The Kronzek Firm’s drunk driving blog, we talked about how the law defined this crime, and what people are supposed to do in the event of a car crash. Primarily this focused on the exchange of certain pieces of information, and other protocols required when crashes happen in Michigan. Moving on, we are going to look at the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident.

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Leaving The Scene of an Accident in Michigan: What You Need To Know Part 1

What happens when you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan without waiting for police?

What happens when you leave the scene of an accident in Michigan without waiting for police?

 

When people are involved in traffic crashes, their first responses are usually pretty standard – surprise, shock, horror, fear, and frustration. However, once they’ve cycled through this high-seed litany of reactions, they tend to move on to how they intend to deal with the crash. Some are concerned about their vehicles and how the crash will affect their insurance. Others are concerned for the well being of the people involved. But there are a number of people for whom the primary concern is getting as far away as possible, as quickly as possible.

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