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Michigan Democratic Lawmaker Charged with Second Drunk Driving
A recent news report outlines some of the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Michigan Democratic state Rep. Mary Cavanagh of Redford, and as true with many media outlet stories it seeks more shock than substance. To help elaborate on substance, and dispel some myths and misunderstandings about drunk driving laws, this article addresses the following three topic:
- A second DUI arrest does not necessarily mean enhanced DUI penalties, driver license sanctions or conviction,
- Being unable to stand on one leg is only a part of standard field sobriety tests, and;