by Justin Van Den Heuvel Experienced Drugged Driving (OWPCS or OWID) Attorney Assisting Clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan A person who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of an “intoxicating substance “or drugs, including many prescriptions, or who has taken any amount of a Schedule 1 controlled substance and then drives, is subject to […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Van Den Heuvel Law Office is comprised of two experienced lawyers: Howard Van Den Heuvel and his son, Justin Van Den Heuvel. Justin followed his father’s footsteps first to Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School, then into practicing law. Now, the firm works with clients in a variety of practice […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel For college students in Michigan who are found in possession of alcohol, the consequences are serious. Indeed, for a minor-in-possession (MIP) charge, college students from the Grand Rapids area can face a misdemeanor conviction, which can have severe consequences for the student, including a fine of up to $100 and up to 90 days in […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel In all states in the nation, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – referred to as OWI rather than DUI in Michigan – is illegal. And if you are arrested and convicted of a DUI/OWI charge, you may face serious penalties. In Michigan, the penalties for an operating while intoxicated conviction include jail time of up […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel While we all enjoy the occasional evening out on the town at our favorite club, restaurant, or local tavern, it is important to be aware of your behavior, as well as how much you have had to drink, when out in public to avoid legal issues which could impact your current […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel There is no denying that while drunk driving in the United States appears to be on the decline, intoxicated and impaired drivers continue to pose a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of drivers on the roadway. As a result, law enforcement agencies will likely continue to be aggressive in […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Bad drivers beware! You may be ticketed and punished if you are determined to be operating your vehicle in a careless manner. It may not seem fair, but police officers can “judge” you on the quality of your driving and issue you a ticket if the officer believes you were operating your vehicle […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Is it illegal in Michigan for a person to consume alcohol and then get behind the wheel of a car or truck and drive? Surprisingly, the answer is no – a person of legal drinking age can in fact consume alcohol and then drive without breaking the law. It is only […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel A DUI charge in Michigan may not be as serious of a crime as other offenses (such as murder, kidnapping, or drug distribution), but a conviction for DUI can carry with it significant penalties. These penalties may include fines, mandatory periods of incarceration, community service, formal supervision by the court, and […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel A recent audit conducted by the State of Michigan revealed that nearly three-fourths of all drunk drivers in Michigan are male. It would be impermissible profiling, however, if a police officer were permitted to pull a male driver over on suspicion of operating while intoxicated that he was driving drunk simply because he was […]

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