Man Faces Ninth Drunken Driving Charge

On October 24^th, Bruce Sloan, 51, was reportedly weaving into oncoming traffic near West Main Street and Valley Vista Drive in Grand Rapids Township .  When an officer tried to pull him over, Sloan drove away and avoided attempts to flatten his tires with “stop sticks” before driving 12 miles to his driveway.  There, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and driving while license suspended. 

Sloan reportedly has eight drunken driving incidents on his record and, not having had a license since 1986, this was his 4^th charge of driving on a suspended license.  On Wednesday, Sloan waived his probable cause hearing and the case will be removed to the Kent County Circuit Court.

A DUI or OWI conviction can have numerous negative consequences. Of course, imprisonment is one of the most serious consequences. However, even losing your driver’s license for an extended period of time can cause economic hardship and a great deal of stress. Relying upon friends, family members, and public transportation to get to and from work or school is not only a hassle, but you may not be able to get where you need to go on time. You may also face fines, community service and probation for a conviction. Loss of employment is yet another potential side effect.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for OWI or DUI, a lawyer at Freedman & Freedman may be able to help. We handle OWI defense for clients throughout Warren, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills and Royal Oak , Michigan . No matter the unique circumstances of your case, a Michigan DUI attorney can offer you a free case evaluation and determine what we can do to help you.  Contact Freedman & Freedman today!