by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious matter for any driver. However, for those holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), the implications are often more severe. Our attorneys at the Van Den Heuvel Law Office aim to prepare you for the process ahead. We are here to explain […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Every year, thousands of drivers face DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges, a legal predicament that can have significant repercussions. One crucial aspect of these cases often revolves around the administration and interpretation of Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). Understanding the intricacies of these tests can be instrumental in navigating a DUI […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders are subject to strict regulations. A drunk driving conviction in Michigan can have a range of impacts on your commercial and private driving privileges. The exact way that they impact you depends on the nature of your conviction, as well as your criminal record and prior DUI […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Michigan has some of the harshest DUI laws in the United States, earning its reputation as a place you wouldn’t want to receive drunk driving charges. The law is even tougher on minors or underage individuals who are accused of driving under the influence. Michigan’s Zero Tolerance law provides harsher punishments for […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Under Michigan’s DUI laws, a driver who is caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher is subject to legal penalties. If you received your first DUI offense, you are likely worried about your future, and what the offense will mean for your driving privileges […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Michigan, you may be wondering what constitutes probable cause and how it can help you challenge the evidence against you. It is important to understand the concept of probable cause as it relates to a DUI arrest, as this […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The criminal process can be incredibly confusing, especially if it is the first time that you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime. Understanding how the criminal defense process works can take a lot of stress and ambiguity out of the situation, and hiring an […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office While most drivers don’t envision themselves ending up in jail after getting behind the wheel, it can happen under some circumstances. Most Michigan traffic offenses are relatively minor civil infractions; some can be more serious misdemeanor or even felony charges.  Civil offenses can result in relatively small fines and a few points […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office If you have been stopped for suspicion of drunk driving, the officer will want to test your sobriety and get proof that could be used to convict you. They will do this either through a breathalyzer test or a blood test. Some people may think that they can escape punishment if […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The use of illicit drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol is a severe problem throughout the country. Unfortunately, Michigan is no exception. Impaired driving puts your life at risk and the lives of others at risk as well. Sadly, each year thousands of innocent victims lose their lives or become permanently disabled because […]

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