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The Plymouth Memorial Day Parade is one of the longest-running Memorial Day traditions in Metro Detroit. It steps off in the morning and ends with a ceremony at Main and Church Streets, drawing thousands of spectators downtown. Local restaurants, breweries, and bars fill up before and after the parade, and law enforcement maintains a visible presence throughout the day.

For most attendees, the parade is a meaningful, family-friendly event. For others, what begins as a celebration turns into a criminal charge — most often involving alcohol.

Common Charges on Memorial Day in Plymouth

The charges that most often come out of Memorial Day weekend in Plymouth include:

  • Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) under MCL 257.625. The legal limit in Michigan is .08 BAC. A first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail, fines, license sanctions, and six points on your driving record.
  • High BAC ("Super Drunk") at .17 BAC or higher, which increases the maximum jail time to 180 days, raises fines, and requires an ignition interlock device on any restricted license.
  • Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle under MCL 257.624a, a misdemeanor for transporting an open alcohol container in the passenger area.
  • Disorderly conduct under MCL 750.167, often charged after fights or disturbances near downtown bars.
  • Minor in Possession (MIP) under MCL 436.1703, a civil infraction for a first offense, with escalating penalties for subsequent violations.

Plymouth Cases Go to 35th District Court

Arrests in the City of Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Canton Township, and Northville are typically arraigned at the 35th District Court in Plymouth. Your first court date is the arraignment, where you will be informed of the charges and bond will be set. It is very important to have an attorney involved as early as possible — ideally before the arraignment.

What to Do If You Were Arrested

  • Write down everything you remember about the stop or arrest while it is fresh.
  • Save any receipts, photos, or witness names from the day.
  • Do not post about the incident on social media.
  • Contact a criminal defense attorney before you appear in court.

Memorial Day weekend OWI cases often involve breath test issues, field sobriety test challenges, and questions about probable cause for the stop. These are areas where a skilled defense attorney can make a real difference.

Call Boria Law Today

If you were arrested in Plymouth over Memorial Day weekend, attorney Aaron J. Boria of Boria Law is ready to help. Boria Law handles OWI, alcohol, and assault cases in the 35th District Court and across Wayne County.

Call (734) 453-7806 today for a free consultation.

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