Glenn, MI DUI and OWI Law Firms & Lawyers

You don't talk about the facts of the case. If you were in an accident and someone was injured even you... the law mandates a blood draw. You can't refuse. If the blood test comes in under the legal limit, that does not mean your case will go away, as the DUI statute says " 08 or above, OR driving affected to an appreciable degree" All they have to show is that your driving was impacted. The blood test may also show whether you were under the influence of drugs as well. Of note, it this case does go to trial, your refusal to submit to a breath test can be used as evidence against you. The jury and /or judge can be told that you refused the test. What do you think the jury is going to do with that information?? Also, because you refused the breath test, even if you were to get off on the DUI charge, because of the refusal alone, the Department of Licensing will revoke your license for a minimum of 1 year, with no provision for an occupational work permit. No license means no license. After that, in order to get your license, the DOL may require you to have an interlock on your vehicle, at your expense. This is a machine you have to blow into every time you start your car. If there is any alcohol present, the vehicle won't start. If you think you can get someone else to blow into the machine, that won't work because there are small video cameras in the car.

talk to a MI attorney. if that is the impounding fee, that is high. it is your's son's van and has nothing to do with the arrested guy's case, unless your son knowingly loaned a car to a drunk or drunk guy who has no license. i would hire an attorney to file a motion to return property.

No one can put any lock on your vehicle without your permission. They can require you to use an interlock breath device if you want to drive, after you are eligible to do so, but not a padlock.