If you've been charged with a DUI in Southfield Michigan at the 46th District Court, there may be civilian witnesses in your case, such as a witness who saw you driving the car. Not all DUI cases have a police officer making a police traffic stop based on a violation of the traffic code, but rather someone calls in a tip to the police.
It may also be true that you had some passengers in the car with you when the police stopped your vehicle and began the DUI investigation process. These witnesses are able to testify as to your driving ability and whether, in their opinion, the driver was driving as described by the police or if they “drove with less ability than an ordinary careful driver.”
If there has been an accident, there may be several witnesses who must be interviewed. Often a simple written statement will suffice. The names of the witnesses known to the defendant are easily ascertained. A phone call to the person asking for a statement is usually all that is necessary. In more serious cases involving accidents, injuries, and death, direct interviews should be conducted.
It may also be true that you had some passengers in the car with you when the police stopped your vehicle and began the DUI investigation process. These witnesses are able to testify as to your driving ability and whether, in their opinion, the driver was driving as described by the police or if they “drove with less ability than an ordinary careful driver.”
If there has been an accident, there may be several witnesses who must be interviewed. Often a simple written statement will suffice. The names of the witnesses known to the defendant are easily ascertained. A phone call to the person asking for a statement is usually all that is necessary. In more serious cases involving accidents, injuries, and death, direct interviews should be conducted.
