Grand Rapids DUI Attorney | Jury Instructions DUI Drunk Driving Grand Rapids Michigan
MICHIGAN DUI (DRUNK DRIVING) JURY INSTRUCTIONS

To prove that the defendant operated while intoxicated [or while visibly impaired] , the prosecutor must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

First, that the defendant was operating a motor vehicle (1) [on or about (state date) ] . Operating means driving or having actual physical control of the vehicle.

Second, that the defendant was operating a vehicle on a (2) highway or other place open to the public or generally accessible to motor vehicles.

Third, that the defendant was operating the vehicle in (3) the [county / city] of ________.

To prove that the defendant operated a motor vehicle (1) while intoxicated, the prosecutor must also prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was [either] under the influence of alcohol1 while operating the vehicle [or that the defendant operated the vehicle with a bodily alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood / 210 liters of breath / 67 milliliters of urine] .2

“Under the influence of alcohol” means that because of (2) drinking alcohol, the defendant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle in a normal manner was substantially lessened. To be under the influence, a person does not have to be what is called “dead drunk,” that is, falling down or hardly able to stand up. On the other hand, just because a person has drunk alcohol or smells of alcohol does not prove, by itself, that the person is under the influence of alcohol. The test is whether, because of drinking alcohol, the defendant’s mental or physical condition was significantly affected and the defendant was no longer able to operate a vehicle in a normal manner.

GRAND RAPIDS DUI DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Our DUI defense attorneys can answer your questions with honest advice. Having the right criminal defense attorney on your side can relieve your stress during this difficult situation. Our drunk driving defense attorneys have over 95 years of DUI defense experience. George Krupp is a former Kent County assistant prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney. Christian Krupp is a former Jackson County assistant prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney.

Between the two criminal defense attorneys, they can provide you with excellent criminal defense representation. Both attorneys have extensive criminal defense trial experience including drunk driving, larceny, robbery, and other serious crimes. Typical fees to retain attorney for a drunk driving case can range and from 1,000 dollars to as high as 10,000 dollars. Considering the potential penalties for a drunk driving conviction, it is extremely important to retain the services of an experienced DUI attorney.

Krupp Law Offices P.C.is located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan and has the right drunk driving defense attorney for you. We represent clients in all criminal matters throughout West Michigan, including the cities of Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Rockford, Holland, and Grand Haven, and the counties of Kent, Ottawa, Barry, Newaygo, Montcalm, Allegan, and Ionia.

Call for a free phone consulation. Our office can help.

Christian Krupp

CEO & Founder

Christian G Krupp II was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Chris attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1988.He attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he was a member of law review and one of the few students that had his law review article published.Christian Krupp graduated from law school with honors in the top ten percent of his class.His legal career started and Dykema Gossett, Michigan’s largest law firm.While at Dykema, he was involved in a diverse practice groups including the corporate, finance, and legislative areas.

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George Krupp

Creative Director

George Krupp was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan.He was admitted to practice law in 1961 and started practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1962 in the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office.After years of success in the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, George Krupp left for private practice where he has worked for over fifty years.Over his fifty years of experience he has represented thousands of clients in civil and criminal cases.His primary concentration has been in domestic (family law / divorce cases) and criminal cases.

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