What Happens To Me If I Am Pulled Over By The Police For Investigation Of Drunk Driving?

Other Michigan Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: Can The Officer Pull Me Over For No Good Reason, Ie. At Random?
  A: No. The stop must be justified by probable cause or a reasonable suspicion that criminal activity was afoot. Usually, the officer will base the stop on a violation of … More
• Q: If I Am Involved In An Accident Which Is Clearly Not My Fault, Can The Officer Arrest Me For Drunk Driving?
  A: Yes, assuming you are intoxicated in excess of the legal limit. The law requires you to stop and contact the police if you are involved in an accident. When the … More
• Q: Do I Have To Answer Questions About Where I Have Been And Whether I Have Been Drinking?
  A: No. You are NOT required to answer any questions about where you have been and whether you have been drinking. You are required to identify yourself if requested by … More
• Q: Do You Have To Be Drunk To Be Guilty Of Drunk Driving?
  A: No. Years ago, a drunk driving charge meant someone was "drunk" in the way all of us commonly understand. But today, intoxication as we know it is not required for one … More
• Q: Legally, What Is Drunk Driving?
  A: A drunk driving offense, sometimes called operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) or driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level (UBAL) has several … More
• Q: What Amount Of Alcohol Do I Need To Drink To Have A Blood Alcohol Content Of .10 Or Higher?
  A: Each person's blood alcohol content from drinking certain amounts of alcohol will vary, depending upon a number of factors. The main factor is your weight. To … More
• Q: What Is Required For A Police Officer To Stop Me To Investigate Whether Or Not I Am Driving Under The Influence?
  A: The officer must have what is legally termed a "reasonable suspicion," either that you have been in an accident, or based on something unusual that is actually … More
• Q: If I'm Stopped By A Police Officer And He Asks Me If I've Been Drinking, What Should I Say?
  A: You are not required to answer potentially incriminating questions. A polite "I would like to speak with an attorney before I answer any questions" is a good reply. On … More
• Q: What Will Happen If The Officer Who Pulls Me Over Suspects That I Have Been Driving Under The Influence?
  A: The officer will ask you to get out of the car and will instruct you to perform a series of "field sobriety tests." These are standard physical ability measures and … More
• Q: Do I Have A Right To An Attorney When I'm Stopped By An Officer And Asked To Take A Field Sobriety Test?
  A: As a general rule there is no right to an attorney until you have submitted to (or refused) blood, breath or urine testing. In some situations, there is a right to … More