Drunk Driving And Seat Belts: Myths Versus Fact

Posted on July 16, 2018 by John English

Driving sober is only part of the deal – using your seat belt is equally important!

When the police conduct periods of increased enforcement for drunk driving, they often also focus on seat belt enforcement as well. Why? Because while it’s important for everyone’s safety to have fewer drunk drivers on the road, making sure that everyone is using their seatbelt in accordance with the law is equally important. However, despite the efforts made by law enforcement to increase awareness, there are still many myths and misunderstandings surrounding both drunk driving and seat belt use.

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I Just Got Arrested For my First DUI! Am I Going to Jail?

Posted on June 29, 2018 by John English

Been arrested for your first DUI? Here’s what you can expect…

If you just got arrested for drunk driving in Michigan for the first time, then you’re probably terrified! And who could blame you – being arrested is scary. Especially if this is your first time. Many people who’ve never dealt with the police before, and have never even been handcuffed before, encounter the police for the first time due to drunk driving. It’s a very frightening experience, and part of that is not knowing what happens next. People who’ve been arrested before know what to expect, so the process isn’t nearly as scary for them. But for first-timers it can be horrifying.

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Arrested For Drunk Driving in Michigan? You’re in Star-Studded Company!

Posted on June 7, 2018 by John English

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you might feel a bit embarrassed (which is a legitimate response.) But believe it or not, you’re in good company! There are LOADS of celebrities who’ve been arrested for DUIs over the years, both here in Michigan and all over the country. So while it certainly isn’t something we would ever recommend, it’s good to know that you’re not alone in making mistakes. Even the rich and famous screw up sometimes too.

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Are Drunk Drivers to Blame For Most of Michigan’s Traffic Fatalities?

Posted on June 3, 2018 by John English

Traffic fatalities are tragic, but they aren’t all caused by drunk drivers!

Drunk drivers are blamed for a lot of the tragedies on the road today. And to some degree, that’s fair. After all, drunk driving is the cause of a great many deaths every year in the Great Lakes State. However, the truth of the matter is that drunk drivers aren’t the only cause of Michigan’s road and highway death toll. And while we’re on the subject, there’s actually a lot about drunk driving and traffic crashes in Michigan that people don’t know. So here are a few facts that may surprise you. You’re welcome.

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Michigan’s ‘Implied Consent’ Law – Yes, You Have to Submit to a BAC Test! (Part 2)

Posted on May 25, 2018 by John English

Being arrested for drunk driving means that you WILL have your BAC tested!

Welcome back and thanks for joining us at The Kronzek Firm again. We’ve been talking about implied consent in Michigan, and what it means when you get pulled over by the police for drunk driving. As we explained in the previous article, if you’re driving on a road in Michigan, it means you’ve already consented to a BAC test. The BAC test is the test that determines how much alcohol you have in your system. That’s the key factor when the prosecutor decides whether or not to charge you with drunk driving in violation of Michigan’s law.

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Michigan’s ‘Implied Consent’ Law – Yes, You Have to Submit to a BAC Test! (Part 1)

Posted on May 18, 2018 by John English

If you get pulled over for a DUI you will have to submit to a BAC test.

Have you ever heard of implied consent? Nope, we’re not talking about consent to sex, or anything like that here. This type of consent has nothing to do with your date this past weekend (unless of course you drank too much on your date, and got pulled over on your way home!)

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Is Being Hungover as Dangerous as Being Drunk on The Road?

Posted on May 10, 2018 by John English

Part of why you feel so awful the next day is dehydration, lack of sleep, and minor withdrawal.

Pretty much everyone knows that driving when you’re drunk isn’t okay. Had a third glass of wine? Best to take a cab rather than drive. Decided to throw caution to the wind and have a few extra beers after along day? You already knew you were going to be coming back for your car in the morning. But for most people, getting up “the morning after” and relying on a shower, a cup of coffee (or three) and a couple of ibuprofen to get you rolling in a safe way is pretty standard. And as it turns out – pretty misguided too!

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Are Michigan’s Drunk Driving Laws 2nd Worst in The Nation?

Posted on May 4, 2018 by John English

MADD may think we don’t take DUI’s seriously enough, but we really do!

In 2006, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) launched the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving. It’s a report they produce every year that compares the drunk driving laws of all 50 states, and ranks the states according to their efforts to eliminate drunk driving and the associated fatalities. This year’s report, for 2018, doesn’t shine a very benevolent light on our beloved state of Michigan.

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Could my Michigan Drunk Driving BAC Results be wrong? (Part 2)

Posted on April 28, 2018 by John English

There are many things that could influence the outcome of your BAC test and give you a false positive!

Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this discussion about BAC results in Michigan drunk driving cases, and the fact that they’re not as infallible as people often believe. As we pointed out in part 1 of this 2 part series, there are numerous things that can influence your breath test results, including medications, foods, and even your diet. We’ve discussed medications already, and now we’ll be looking at the other items on the list. Stick with us – it’s a really interesting list!

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Could my Michigan Drunk Driving BAC Results be Wrong? (Part 1)

Posted on April 21, 2018 by John English

Here in Michigan, if you’re pulled over for suspected drunk driving, the police officer will often request that you submit to a preliminary breath test (PBT) using a handheld device that cops carry in their patrol cars. Refusing to take the PBT test is not a crime, and it won’t cause you to get points on your driver’s license. However, it’s a civil infraction that will likely result in a fine. The PBT machine from the police car is very different than the DataMaster equipment at the police station or jail. Don’t confuse the two pieces of testing equipment.

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