After causing a traffic accident in Lansing, MI, a client faced OWI charges while recording a blood test of .16. This case appeared to be cut-and-dry; however, Tiffany DeBruin discovered an error in the field sobriety tests that were conducted along with the blood...
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Client with Four Previous OWI Convictions Approved for Full Driving Privileges
A client who lives in South Carolina had four prior OWI convictions. He had been abstinent for approximately 20 years. Due to his prior history, he was not originally eligible to request any kind of driving privileges until 2025. There is a little known provision in...
OWI Charge Reduced to Civil Infraction
A 25-year old female was arrested for OWI in Ingham County, MI. She blew .11% on the BAC test. After reviewing the dash camera footage meticulously, attorney DeBruin and the client discussed filing a motion to suppress the arrest for lack of probable cause. Attorney...
Felony DUI/OWI Court Process in Ingham County
A felony DUI/OWI is the most serious category of impaired driving. In addition to the harsh collateral consequences that result from any impaired driving conviction, a felony DUI charge puts you at risk of serious prison time. Usually, felony DUI charges are brought...
New Law Eliminates Legal Limit in Drugged Driving Cases – State Must Prove Impairment
With Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018, a number of legal issues have arisen. Michigan has a zero-tolerance law on the books. Under this law, having any amount of a Schedule I drug in your system while driving is illegal. Marijuana is...
Full Driving Privileges Restored for Michigan Man
Obtaining a driver’s license is a momentous occasion for many people. Maintaining such a license, however, can be a challenge. When one finds themselves in trouble for a traffic violation or another criminal offense, a suspension or revocation of their license is...
Eaton County OWI Case Closed as Careless Driving
Recently, an individual in Eaton County found themselves in some trouble when they blew .11% and .12% results for a BAC (blood alcohol content) test. As a result, they were charged with OWI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated). Wanting to avoid the consequences...
Restricted Driving Privileges Granted in MI Case
A client of Lansing criminal defense lawyer Tiffany DeBruin recently found themselves with a revoked driver’s license after more than one OWI conviction within seven years. The client had not successfully completed sobriety court in Michigan and was unsuccessfully...
Full Driving Privileges Restored for DeBruin Law PLLC Client
Driver’s licenses get suspended and revoked for many reasons, including, but not limited to: Drug and alcohol offenses Unpaid tickets Failure to appear in court Failure to stop at the scene of an accident An accumulation of too many driver’s license points When a...
When Can I Reinstate My License After a Suspension?
There are many reasons why you might lose your driving privileges in Michigan. A common reason for a license suspension/revocation is one or more OWI/DUI convictions. Other reasons could be the Secretary of State receiving a referral from an officer about your...