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• McManus Law: It is important to note that law enforcement officers with a valid legal reason, such as a warrant, have the right to forcibly detain individuals.
• Charles Rutherford: Driver License Compact The DLC was drafted by the Council of State Governments in 1961. In 1965, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) began serving as the Secretariat of states that signed the DLC; it has a board composed of representatives from member states. By the mid-1990's 45 states were members of the DLC. The general purpose of the DLC is to provide "greater uniformity among the member jurisdictions when exchanging information with other members on convictions, records, licenses, withdrawals and other data pertinent to the licensing process."
• Jermaine Wyrick: In 1966, the United States Supreme Court issued its famous "Miranda" ruling regarding self-incriminating statements. The Miranda decision held that when law enforcement takes someone into custody and questions him, they must advise the person regarding his rights, i.e., "Miranda" warnings ("you have the right to remain silent..." etc.). More specifically, the court stated that if the police failed to give such warnings to a detained individual and a confession was given, there was a constitutional violation against the individual's Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. As a result, the police would not be allowed to use the confession in court against that individual.
• Scott Moore: OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (OUI) - Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (OUI), also known as driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or drunk driving, is an increasingly common social problem in today's world. Throughout the state of Michigan and in all other jurisdictions across the United States, it is considered a serious offense and can lead to severe criminal penalties, including heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, and incarceration. The authorities in many states are currently cracking down on DUI offenses by reducing the blood alcohol content level at which a person can legally operate a motor vehicle. However, knowledgeable legal counsel can help you avoid hefty fines, license suspensions, or large insurance increases.
• William Maze: Too many attorneys just plead you down to the lesser offense of Driving While Impaired. You can often do that yourself without an attorney, but you shouldn't. It's still a criminal conviction and the penalties are nearly identical. More importantly, it's still a prior conviction for repeat offenders. A third offense is a felony.
• David Steingold: What if I haven't been read my rights? They do not apply and need not be given unless the police arrest you first, then ask you questions directly. If you are not under arrest at the time you make a confession, your Miranda rights do not apply. If you volunteer information to the police after you have been arrested, but the police are not interrogating you to obtain that information, your Miranda rights do not apply. If you have been read your rights, the law assumes that you paid attention and understood them. So pay attention and exercise your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Do it. Do not respond to police questions about the crime. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you. Demand to speak with an attorney if the police try and ask you questions. This is your right.
• Bussey Law Firm: Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence (DUI). A conviction on DUI charges will result in fines and possibly land you in jail. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an under the influence or impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.
• Schulman & Associates: Online interview.
• Designated Counsel: If you received a traffic ticket (such as for speeding, having defective equipment, OUIL/UBAL, seat belt, DWLS, running a red light, etc.), have been charged with a misdemeanor crime, or are considered to be a suspect in a criminal matter, you need to be advised of what your legal rights and options are.