The most prescribed medication in the U.S. is a drug called Alprazolam, which is part of a class of drugs called benzodiazepines and include medications like Xanax, Ativan, and Klonopin. In some states, Benzos are the second leading cause of DUI, according to AL.com. Alprazolam, and other drugs like it, are psychiatric medications which treat conditions like anxiety. While...

If you have a commercial license and are charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, it could mean the end of your career. In Michigan, there are strict laws for anyone found to be Operating While Impaired (OWI). The statutes are especially harsh when it comes to commercial drivers who are drunk or on drugs...

Self-defense is an affirmative defense that you can raise if you are accused of using a weapon to threaten or hurt someone, or if you are accused of killing someone with a weapon or other deadly force. You have the right to protect yourself from someone who wants to do you harm, and you should...

If you clicked on this link because you saw immigrant in the title, my guess is you have some strong opinions about a certain recent executive order President Trump signed. If you came here because you wanted some sort of analysis or legal opinion on the substance or practicality of that order, then I am...

"Can I buy a gun?" That's a question we get a lot around here from people who have some sort of criminal conviction. This makes sense: whether you like it or not, our state constitution and the U.S. Constitution guarantee some sort of right to bear arms. The late Justice Antonin Scalia authored a couple...

According to the Michigan Department of State, it is unlawful in Michigan to drive while under the influence of alcohol. It is also unlawful to drive while under the influence of a Schedule I controlled substance. Schedule I controlled substances include many different narcotics and drugs, including cannabis. Understanding the consequences of drugged driving is...

The state of Michigan has plans for addressing DUIs during Thanksgiving weekend.  As a motorist, you could find yourself caught up in the state's efforts to stop impaired driving. Sometimes, the actions of state officials could result in your arrest and could have profound consequences for you. You need to know your rights as the...

In the Associated Press top 25 poll, University of Michigan football now ranks number three, according to The Blade. The University of Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State University teams attract a lot of attention. This attention comes both from student fans and from people all over Michigan and all over the country who enjoy...

Flint college students attending University of Michigan- Flint, Mott Community College, Kettering University, and other local institutions are likely participating in the age-old past time of imbibing in alcoholic beverages. Although most college students do not turn 21 until their junior or senior years, in college, Villanova reports that around 80 percent of college students drink. While...

After a first offense OWI in Michigan, you have a lot of choices to make for how to respond to those to charges. First and foremost, it is always best to try to get charges dropped if you can. This could be an option when evidence was obtained illegally in violation of the Constitution and can be...