Technology Law Blog, IT Law & Articles | Foster Swift https://www.michiganitlaw.com/author/Benjamin-Williams-Family-Divorce-Child-Support-Attorney Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:15:44 -0400 Kick offs and cuffs on: On-campus behavior can land you in off-campus legal trouble https://www.michiganitlaw.com/college-football-tailgate-campus-arrests-criminal-defense-michigan Alexander S. Rusek, Benjamin M. Williams college-football-tailgate-campus-arrests-criminal-defense-michigan Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:01 -0400 It is that time of year again when campuses across the country come alive as we enter into another college football season. Few traditions are as ingrained in college football culture as the pregame tailgate. Friends gather around grills, fans celebrate their teams, and parking lots transform into all-day events. While most tailgates end with a walk to the stadium, we also see many game days cut short when law enforcement arrives.

Alcohol is often at the center of tailgate-related offenses. Drunk driving (known as operating while intoxicated in Michigan), public intoxication, and ...

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