Articles Posted in DUI/OWI/DWI

DUI defendants have many rights that extend from the moment an investigation begins till well after they are convicted. For example, if a person convicted of a DUI crime believes the sentence imposed for the offense is improper, they may raise habeas claims, essentially asking the court to determine if the sentence is unlawful. Such…

With the holidays approaching, local law enforcement usually steps up DUI enforcement efforts. Unfortunately, many people unwittingly incriminate themselves. Knowing your rights beforehand may not help you avoid a DUI charge, but it can make the prosecution’s case more difficult to prove. As a result, a skilled Ann Arbor DUI lawyer may be able to…

What Happens When You are Charged with Drinking and Driving Were you charged with a misdemeanor operating while intoxicated? Being charged with an OWI is stressful, and the legal process is confusing. ArborYpsi Law is here to help you. Learn more about the process of working with an Ann Arbor DUI Lawyer. Below is a…

If you are pulled over for a DUI, it’s important to understand that you have rights. You do not need to do whatever the officer asks you to do or answer all of your questions. In our last post, we discussed some of the rights you have – rights that protect you from incriminating yourself.…

The holidays are a time of increased DUI enforcement in the Ann Arbor area. While there may not be as many office parties and other holiday events this year, people will still get together in their homes to celebrate. As a result, it’s safe to assume that police will continue to aggressively crack down on…

You might think that the amount of underage drinking has dropped due to the pandemic, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. While schools are closed and parties may be less prevalent, alcohol is still being sold, and as a result, underage drinking remains a problem. If your child is facing charges related to…

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Michigan saw a steep drop in the number of DUI cases when citizens were ordered to stay home and bars were closed. However, we expect arrests to increase as bars and restaurants reopen and people resume their daily lives. Given the length of time we were under quarantine, however, it’s highly likely that…

Wisconsin is the only state in the country that treats a first-offense drunk driving as a civil infraction. Every other state treats a first-offense drunk driving as a misdemeanor, meaning a criminal offense not civil. Wisconsin has some of the nation’s highest levels of drinking and driving. Two lawmakers in Wisconsin are trying to change…

Hope Marie Campbell, a South Carolina woman, was charged with a felony Driving Under the Influence (DUI) resulting in death earlier this summer. She later beat the case on a showing that she did not actually drive the car. Warren Faucett died three days after Campbell’s vehicle rear ended him while he was on his…

When police pull over someone for a DUI, they will ask the driver to take a test for alcohol. What happens if the police find the driver passed out? In Mitchell v. Wisconsin, The Supreme Court ruled that police generally do not need a warrant for a blood draw on an unconscious DUI suspect. This…