Month: March 2026

Michigan police officers on road patrol typically watch for any signs of intoxicated driving. Even if a traffic stop began because of a different concern, the smell of alcohol, slurred speech or other warning signs of impairment could lead to a police officer...

Those acting on behalf of the state, including police officers, can only lawfully detain people and conduct searches under specific circumstances. Some searches may violate the rights of individuals, allowing for the suppression of any evidence found if there is a...