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Police Are Cracking Down on Drinking and Driving.
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Michigan’s DUI Fight
Michigan is doing their best to keep drunks off the road with the help from a special message in men’s bathrooms featuring an attention-grabbing woman’s voice. This is an interesting step in Michigan’s DUI Fight.
Talking urinal-deodorizer cakes have been distributed to Michigan Licensed Beverage Association members in Wayne County, including Detroit, state officials announced. Men will be reminded by a recorded message to call a cab or a friend, if needed, to return home safely.
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“Not only do we want to turn some heads and get people talking, we hope everyone takes the message to heart,” Michael L. Prince, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, said in a statement.
Bay, Ottawa and Delta counties are getting them as well. The motion-activated messages are part of a statewide Fourth of July education and enforcement effort. The federally funded drunken driving crackdown runs through Sunday. Included in the effort is an increase in patrol in 26 counties involving a number of agencies.
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“At first it may be seen as humorous, but the seriousness of the message will stand out and encourage patrons to find a safe ride home,” said Michigan Licensed Beverage Association Executive Director Scott T. Ellis.
Talking urinal cakes have been used in other states for similar efforts.
Even for a DUI first offense, you face serious potential punishments. Depending on the judge you draw—and we know which ones have a history of tough sentencing—jail time is a real possibility.
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What’s more, in cities throughout Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties, you’re up against hardened prosecutors and career politicians who are measured by the frequency and severity of their convictions. Especially with drunk drivers.
This is not the time to experiment with self-representation or plead to the charges “just to get it over with.”
At Rudoi Law, we have the OWI (DUI) expertise you need. We understand the criminal system. We know the defense strategies that have won in court. And we understand the judges and prosecutors working in Metro Detroit today. We’ll give you the tough defense you deserve, all while demystifying a complex process.
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What’s more, we understand the needs of our clients. Battling for your future can be emotionally draining. And for many people, a first offense DUI is the only trouble they’ve had with the law. That’s one of the reasons why we work so hard. We believe one mistake shouldn’t compromise a lifetime of work or cost you your freedom.
Read more: https://www.foxnews.com/us/michigan-deploys-talking-urinal-cakes-in-dui-fight
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If you or someone you care about needs legal counsel for your drunk driving case, Rudoi Law is available 24 hours a day to help.
Call 248-935-9074 or email us at drudoi@rudoilaw.com
