Field Sobriety Tests and The Zero Tolerance Law

Field Sobriety Test Following Getting Pulled over

Most people know what a field sobriety test is, but many don't realize that the test is actually voluntary. Any experienced attorney will tell you to not take the field sobriety test. Police are often times trying to force you to do something you don't want to, but it's really hard to say no to an officer of the law. If you performed a field sobriety test, it's important that you build a strong case. The prosecutor and a team of lawyers are making a case against you; shouldn't you be doing the same thing? You will need to challenge the evidence against you including the field sobriety test that was given to you. The officer may not have followed protocol or he might have not had a legitimate reason to stop your car in the first place. A DUI attorney will be able to challenge the factual and legal issues that occurred during the field sobriety test.  If you need attorney and live in Michigan, take a look at The Clark Law Office - http://theclarklawoffice.com/criminal-defense-attorneys/

Zero Tolerance BAC for Drivers Under 21

In Michigan, there is a zero tolerance law that applies to motorists under the age of 21. If you are under the age of 21 and have been convicted of a DUI, call an attorney right away to protect your rights. The regular drinking and driving laws do not apply because they are not even of legal age to drink yet, let alone drink and drive. All 49 other states also have a very similar zero tolerance policy when it comes to underage drinking and driving. Studies indicate that most drinking and driving accidents occur when younger motorists are behind the wheel. Zero tolerance policies make it a criminal DUI offense for drivers under 21 containing any level of alcohol in their system. The actual threshold BAC differs from state to state because the accuracy of breathalyzers is not perfect. The legal BAC content under a zero tolerance law will be between 0 and .02.