Penalties for Driving Under the Influence Causing Death in Michigan

The penalties for driving under influence are harsh as it is, but when the action results in the death of another party, sentencing increases severely and can have very negative implications upon your future and the rest of your life. On November 18, 2012 there was a tragic accident in Kalamazoo that led to these devastating charges and represents the unforgiving consequences of driving when alcohol-impaired and causing death.

On this night the two drivers, K.B. and M.R., were charged with several serious offenses. The first driver, K.B., was charged with two counts of operating a vehicle… read more