Do I have to take both a PBT test and another alcohol test in Michigan if I am suspected of drunk driving?

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding your rights in Michigan when being investigated for drunk driving. If you are stopped by the police for operating while intoxicated in Michigan you may be asked to take a preliminary breath test or PBT. West Michigan Drunk Driving Lawyer This is a hand held breathalyzer. If you refuse the PBT, it is a civil infraction that carries a fine of $150.00 plus costs. The PBT is inadmissible in court. The officer will also read your chemical test rights.Grand Rapids Michigan Drunk Driving Help. Regardless of whether you take the PBT, you still are required to take the evidentiary test under the Michigan Implied Consent Law. Michigan Secretay of State Facts In Michigan all drivers are presumed to have consented to that test. So, if you refuse that second test there are severe consequences. You will receive 6 points added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for one year. And, these consequences are separate from the penalties for the underlying traffic offense. Best Defense Drunk Driving in Michigan. Attorney Gerald R Stahl has represented hundreds of individuals suspected of drunk driving in Michigan counties. Those counties include Kent, Ottawa, Berry, Allegan,  Ionia, Newaygo, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, and Montcalm.

Transvaginal Mesh problems and litigation begin to mount.

Transvaginal mesh is used for treatment of such conditions as pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.  The mesh is implanted to help and strengthen the weakened vaginal wall. Injuries caused by the implanted mesh vary according to the type of mesh used. Grand Rapids Michigan Products Liability Lawyer. The most common potential claims are injuries such as infection, pelvic pain, urinary problems, vaginal pain, extrusion of the mesh, injury to nearby organs. These types of injuries can cause the women to live with constant daily pain. There several factors in the mesh itself that contribute to a particular problem. The FDA is one good source of recent reported injuries. Medical Device Injuries If you have been harmed by the implantation of transvaginal mesh contact The Law offices of Gerald R. Stahl. http://www.geraldrstahl.com/history. Grand Rapids Medical Devices Lawyer.

Commercial Trucking accidents are investigated at a different level than auto accidents.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern the use of commercial trucks on US roadways. Grand Rapids Michigan Truck Injury Lawyer. The rules cover everything from monitoring the number of hours a driver can operate to the method and records maintained in the truck. Another major factor a skilled trial lawyer will consider in a truck accident is the proper parties in a lawsuit. Not only do you sue the driver, but also the employer and in some cases the company that loaded the truck. An outside maintenance company can also be a party to a trucking accident. In investigating trucking accidents some common causes of negligence include shifting load, defective brakes, poor training, lack of road experience, poor driving conditions or tired or sleepy driver.Semi Truck Accidents in Michigan Employers are also liable for negligent hiring and supervising of semi truck drivers. Attorney Gerald R.Stahl has represented victims of trucking accidents in Michigan and other states for over 30 years. Injury Recovery after Semi Crash in Michigan.

Semi trucks should not be allowed to increase weight and size on busy highways and streets.

Increasing semi truck size and weight restrictions would likely cause greater risk to drivers on already crowded highways. Obviously, the chances of death or great bodily harm increase in a semi truck/car accidents. Overweight trucks can also cause more damage and pot holes to the roadway. West Michigan Truck Accident Lawyer . Individual State action regarding allowing more size and weight would also create a disproportionate economic advantage to different states. Semi crashes are are devastating and the federal government needs to restrict the size and weight of semi tractor trailers nationwide. Gerald R. Stahl has been representing victims in Semi truck crashes for 30 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Injury help in Michigan after a Semi Truck Crash.

Law says, "No to Cell phones in Semi Trucks"

A new law calls for a ban on cell phone use by semi truck operators as of January 3, 2012.This should make the highways and roads safer. This is important since, semi truck accidents are more likely than any other type of accident to cause death or serious injury. Grand Rapids Michigan Wrongful Death Lawyer. Truckers are still allowed to use hands free devices. The rule specifically prohibits interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand held cell phones while operating their vehicles. Attorney Gerald R. Stahl has represented victims of trucking accidents for 30 years. Kent and Ottawa County Semi Truck Accident Lawyer.

Arrest of Michigan State Representative on Drunk Driving charges highlights flaws in law.

The recent arrest of State Representative, Bob Genetski, on Operating While Intoxicated charges shows that police have too much discretion in making drunk driving arrests. Apparently, the legislator was stopped for the very minor offense of traveling slightly over the speed limit in the early morning hours. He was cooperative with the officer and blew a PBT (preliminary breath test), it registered only .066. West Michigan Drunk Driving Help. Clearly the driver's BAC ( Blood Alcohol Content) was under the .08 unlawful blood alcohol level in the State of Michigan. The PBT is suppose to be used to establish probable cause to arrest. Probable cause is established when someone is over the legal limit of .08. Grand Rapids Drunk Driving Lawyer. So, why then did  the officer arrest him  and ask him to blow another breathalyzer? The officer claims he showed signs of intoxication. That is purely subjective. The representatives driving was barely over the limit. And, most likely very few cars were on the road. At .066 it is likely that this unfortunate driver was nothing more than tired from a long day. Experinced Drunk Driving Lawyer in Grand Rapids. The officer overreached and I believe that Representative, Bob Genetski will be acquitted or the charges dropped.

Supreme Court rules against police attaching GPS device to auto without warrant.

In a unanimous decision the Supreme Court ruled that the police placing a GPS device on a suspected drug dealers car constitutes a search. The justices concluded that the Fourth Amendment forbids the government from obtaining information by physically intruding on a constitutionally protected area. Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Lawyer. Other justices agreed with the conclusion of the majority, but noted that a better analysis concludes that reasonable expectations of privacy were violated by the long term monitoring of the movement of the vehicle driven by the defendant. .Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Help. The decision is without a doubt a victory for privacy and ensures that the high tech use of GPS will only be used after a Judge signs a valid warrant.