Oakland County DUI lawyer Paul J. Tafelski releases a new blog (https://www.michigandefenselaw.com/blog/aggressive-driving-can-lead-to-dui-charge/) post explaining how aggressive driving can lead to a DUI Charge in Michigan. The lawyer mentions that aggressive driving is very dangerous. Oftentimes, aggressive driving can also turn into a DUI charge.
“More than 600 drivers recently were pulled over by Michigan State Police troopers in the first week of a month-long crackdown on aggressive driving in Detroit, according to the Detroit Free Press. Motorists were stopped for speeding, tailgating, changing lanes unsafely, and texting while driving,” says the Oakland County DUI lawyer.
The lawyer explains that if a police officer stops a person for any reason, the person may be in a vulnerable position. An initial stop can also lead to other charges. Aggressive driving often leads to a DUI charge because the police may think that someone is drunk driving when they drive recklessly.
Attorney Paul J. Tafelski says that when a stop happens, a police officer is trained to observe the condition of the driver and look for signs of drunk driving. If the officer smells alcohol on a person’s breath, sees an open alcohol container, or hears slurred speech, the person may be detained.
In the article, the lawyer says that the police officer may ask the person if they’re drinking during the stop. If the person answers “Yes”, the police officer may have sufficient cause to conduct a search or DUI/OWI investigation.
According to the defense lawyer, “The officer may ask you to perform a series of field sobriety tests. These are designed to indicate physical signs of intoxication. Or you may be asked to submit to a preliminary breath test. If you decline to take the preliminary breath test, you will likely be fined and charged with a civil infraction.”
Lastly, attorney Paul Tafelski emphasizes the importance of having a skilled lawyer when facing charges of operating while under the influence of a drug or Drug DUI. Having an experienced attorney may be able to help the defendant understand their rights and protect their freedom.
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