Woman Drives Drunk Into Neighbor's Yard

Sterling HeightsWhile attempting to drive into her driveway, a Jackson woman reportedly drove through a small fence, over a small tree and into a fire pit in her neighbor's yard. She had been arguing with her boyfriend. Police were called to the scene and a preliminary breath test allegedly determined that the driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.21. She was arrested for OWI but it was not reported whether she will be charged under the super-drunk law. Those convicted under the super drunk category will face much stiffer penalties.

First-time offenders will have their license suspended for one year, 45-days of which all driving privileges will be suspended. Thereafter, a person may apply for a restricted license for the remainder of the year provided, that the person installs an "ignition interlock" device at his/her own expense. The previous law required only 30-days hard suspension and no "ignition interlock" device. Under the new law, the maximum potential jail sentence increases from 93-days to 180-days, higher fines will be imposed and all offenders will have to participate in a one-year alcohol treatment program.

Have you or a loved one been arrested for OWI or DUI? If so, 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.
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