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Farmington Hills-Dearborn Heights Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Seifman & Guzall: If you have received a traffic ticket, including, but not limited to driving on a suspended license, we can help.
2. Schwartz, Steven: You walk into a lawyer's office looking for someone to defend you against drunk driving charges. Many lawyers will tell you they can get your charge reduced to impaired driving. What do you do? You walk out of that lawyer's office. Here's why: You want a DUI defense lawyer who will do more than look for an easy outcome. You want a lawyer who has your best interests in mind. That requires a thorough investigation of your case.
3. Williams, Todd: If you are like Mark and have been charged with drunk driving, you probably have heard a lot of the same things Ñ youÕll face large fines. YouÕll have a conviction on your record. YouÕll lose your driving privileges. Your car insurance will skyrocket. While these are all possibilities associated with an operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge, an experienced lawyer may be able to help you avoid these negative outcomes.
4. Arrested in Michigan?: Every individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If you have been recently arrested and are reading this, you are not guilty. Get help now!
5. Schwartz, Steven: Alcohol & Drug Charges: * DUI * Marijuana Possession and Delivery * Cocaine Possession and Delivery * Ecstasy Possession and Delivery * Heroin Possession and Delivery * Minor in Possession White Collar Crimes: * Fraud * Embezzlement * Extortion * Computer Crimes * Racketeering Property Crimes: * Theft * Robbery * Burglary
6. Barry Resnik:

   If you refuse a breathalyzer test, you will be cited and receive an administrative license suspension. You have 14 days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension.

   * Administrative license suspensions

   * Boating while intoxicated - drunk boating citations on Lake St. Claire and other area waters

   * Snowmobiling while intoxicated - in northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula (UP)

   * Drunk driving incidents causing serious injury or death

   * Underage drinking and driving

7. Schwartz Law Firm: Success in a criminal case can literally add years to your free time.
8. Thomas Loeb: Believe it or not, many people who are convicted of a crime and end up in prison were falsely accused. Although the American criminal justice system works in most cases, not all juries get things right, and the consequences can be tragic. An innocent party pays the price for something he or she did not do, while the guilty party roams free. The best way to avoid such an unjust result and ensure the proper outcome when faced with criminal accusations is to immediately seek counsel from the best criminal defense attorneys available. Skilled and knowledgeable defense lawyers know their way around the criminal justice system and can navigate through the complex procedures to ensure the fairest possible conclusion.
9. Lowell Friedman: Have you been arrested for a criminal activity? Any criminal arrest is serious and must be handled by a qualified attorney. A conviction can result in terrible consequences for years to come, such as jail time, loss of driving privileges, job termination, probation, plus severe financial penalties. What should you do if youÕve been arrested? Being arrested and becoming exposed to the criminal justice system can be an intimidating and troubling situation for anybody. When this happens, it makes sense to hire an experienced and qualified attorney to stand by your side and guide you through the legal system. When choosing an attorney, choose legal counsel that you can trust, who will work with you to positively resolve your legal situation.
10. Raymond Cassar: Evidence of a criminal defendant's prior crimes or convictions may be relevant in a proceeding for a subsequent offense. Notwithstanding the relevance of such evidence, the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) generally prohibits the use of evidence of prior crimes to prove the character of the person against whom it is introduced. Specifically, FRE 404(b) bars the admissibility of "evidence of other crimes, wrongs, or acts...in order to show action in conformity therewith."
11. Jeffrey Buehner: any people under criminal investigation make the mistake of thinking that the police will "go easy" on them if they cooperate. Do not make this mistake! A veteran detective knows how to get a suspect to 'voluntarily' waive his constitutional rights and provide damaging evidence against himself.
12. Barton Morris: There are many technical requirements for a valid investigation of a drunk driving charge. The Michigan Legislature continually tries to make tougher laws about drunk driving Therefore it is neccessary for a skilled lawyer to look carefully at each technical aspect of the case in order to make sure that the police follow the law and required procedures.
13. Eric I. Kutinsky: These cases are very involved and to go into detail at this point is futile. These type of cases are very fact specific, as are most misdemeanors and felonies. There are many isses that need to be explored. REMEMBER: Do NOT talk with the Police/Agency. EVERYTHING will be used against you. Keep quite and call.
14. Joseph Awad: A DUI Arrest is not a conviction. If you are convicted of drunk or impaired driving, the court may order imprisonment, fines and costs, community service, alcohol treatment or education, or a combination of these penalties.
15. Raymond A. Cassar: CALL AN ATTORNEY THE NEXT DAY while the information is still fresh in your mind.
16. Daniel Moss: FAQ promised
17. Robert A. Mouradian: Consequences of a conviction of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) offense or unlawful bodily alcohol level (UBAL) offense under Michigan Law. AN OVERVIEW OF MICHIGAN DRUNK DRIVING LAWS Michigan anti-drunk driving laws require swift and sure action resulting in severe consequences for drunk drivers. Driving under the influence of, or while impaired by, alcohol or other drugs, or with a bodily alcohol content of .10 or more is illegal. Drivers with a bodily alcohol content of more than .07, but less than .10, are presumed to be impaired. Drivers with a bodily alcohol content of .10 or more are presumed to be under the influence. It is illegal for drivers under age 21 to operate a vehicle if they have any bodily alcohol content. In Michigan, it is also illegal for people under the legal drinking age of 21 to buy, possess, consume, or transport alcoholic beverages. Michigan's Tough Anti-Drunk Driving Laws: * Require your license to be surrendered and cut up (physically destroyed) at the time of arrest for drunk driving. * Require a mandatory 30-day driver license suspension for even a first conviction of OUIL/UBAC. * Require 48 hours to one year of consecutive jail time and/or 30 to 90 days of community service for a second conviction of drunk driving. * Include a 5-year felony for a conviction for drunk driving or driving while license suspended (DWLS) that causes a long-term incapacitating injury to another person. * Include a 15-year felony for a conviction for drunk driving or DWLS causing a death. * Eliminate hardship appeals for habitual drunk drivers. * If you are arrested a second time for any alcohol offense within 7 years, you are considered a repeat offender. * If you are convicted of a second drunk driving or third DWLS offense, your vehicle will be immobilized for 90 to 180 days. * If you are revoked for a third drunk driving conviction within 10 years or have 4 additional suspensions/revocations within 7 years resulting from driving while suspended/revoked, you will be denied vehicle registration of any vehicle in your name until you are re-licensed. If You Drink and Drive... * You may be stopped by a law enforcement officer. * You may be asked to take some sobriety tests including a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) at the roadside to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol. If you refuse to take the PBT, you will be charged with a civil infraction and fined up to $100 plus court costs. Persons under age 21 will also have two points added to their driving record. * If you are arrested, you will be required to take a chemical test to determine your bodily alcohol content or presence of another drug in your blood. Under Michigan's Implied Consent Law, you are considered to have given your consent to this test. If you refuse, six points will be added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for six months. If you have previously refused to take the test, six points will be added to your driving record and your license will be suspended for one year. * If you refuse to take the test under the Implied Consent Law, or if the test shows your bodily alcohol content is .10 or more, your driver license will be confiscated and cut up by the officer. * If you are arrested for a second drunk driving or third DWLS offense, your metal license plate will be confiscated. You Can Be Charged With: * Operating While Impaired (OWI), which means that because of alcohol or other drugs in your body, your ability to operate a motor vehicle was visibly impaired. * Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUIL), which means the alcohol in your body substantially affected your driving ability so that you could not operate a motor vehicle safely. * Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (OUID), which means that drugs in your body substantially affected your driving ability so that you could not operate a motor vehicle safely. * Operating With an Unlawful Bodily Alcohol Content (UBAC), which means at the time you were driving, your bodily alcohol content was .10 or more. This can be shown by a chemical test. * Under Age 21 Operating With Any Bodily Alcohol Content, which means having a bodily alcohol content of .02 to .07 or any presence of alcohol, other than that consumed at a generally recognized religious ceremony. You May Be Convicted: * If you are convicted of drunk or impaired driving, the court may order imprisonment, fines and costs, community service, alcohol treatment or education, vehicle forfeiture, immobilization, or a combination of these penalties. The source of this information is the Michigan Secretary of State. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND LICENSING ACTIONS FOR OUIL, OUID, UBAC & OWI OUIL/OUID/UBAC OWI FIRST OFFENSE * $100 to $500 Fine and/or * Up to 93 Days Jail and/or * Up to 45 Days Community Service * Driver License suspension 6 mos (no Restricted License for first 30 days) * Possible immobilization up to 180 Days FIRST OFFENSE * Up to $300 Fine and/or * Up to 93 Days Jail and/or * Up to 45 Days Community Service * Driver License Restrictions 90 days * Possible immobilization up to 180 Days SECOND OFFENSE (or any prior drunk driving conviction within 7 years) * $200 to $1,000 Fine and * 5 Days to 1 Year Jail and/or * 30 to 90 Days Community Service * Driver License Revocation * License Plate Confiscation * Immobilization 90 to 180 days unless unless forfeited * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture SECOND OFFENSE (or any prior drunk driving conviction within 7 years) * $200 to $1,000 Fine and * 5 Days to 1 Year Jail and/or * 30 to 90 Days Community Service * Driver License Revocation * License Plate Confiscation * Immobilization 90 to 180 days unless unless forfeited * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture THIRD OFFENSE (or any 2 prior drunk driving conviction within 10 years) * $500 to $5,000 Fine AND either of the following: * 1-5 Years Prison OR Probation with 30 Days to 1 Year Jail AND 60-80 Days Community Service * Driver License Revocation - 5 Years * License Plate Confiscation * Registration Denial * Immobilization 1-3 Years * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture THIRD OFFENSE (or any 2 prior drunk driving conviction within 10 years) * $500 to $5,000 Fine AND either of the following: * 1-5 Years Prison OR Probation with 30 Days to 1 Year Jail AND 60-80 Days Community Service * Driver License Revocation - 5 Years * License Plate Confiscation * Registration Denial * Immobilization 1-3 Years * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture ACCIDENT CAUSING LONG-TERM INCAPACITATING INJURY (FELONY) FIRST OFFENSE * $1,000 to $5,000 Fine and/or * Up to 5 Years Prison * Driver License Revocation * License Plate Confiscation * Immobilization up to 180 days * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture ACCIDENT CAUSING DEATH (FELONY) FIRST OFFENSE * $2,500 to $10,000 Fine and/or * Up to 15 Years Prison * Driver License Revocation * License Plate Confiscation * Immobilization up to 180 days * Possible Vehicle Forfeiture The source of this information is the Michigan Secretary of State. If you have a question regarding a legal matter in the state of Michigan contact AAAA Legal Center by Phone or E-Mail MAIL US (E-Mail transmissions are not confidential) WHERE AND WHEN CAN I DRIVE WITH A RESTRICTED LICENSE? A person with a Restricted License for Drinking And Driving Offenses whose driving privileges have been suspended and who qualifies for restricted driving privileges is permitted to drive under one or more of the following circumstances: ** 1. In the course of the person's employment or occupation. 2. To and from any combination of the following: 1. The person's residence 2. The person's' work location 3. An alcohol or drug education or treatment program as ordered by the court 4. The court probation department 5. A court-ordered community service program 6. An education institution at which the person is enrolled as a student 7. A place of regularly occurring medical treatment for a serious condition for the person or a member of the person's household or immediate family. While driving with a restricted license, the person shall carry proof of his or her destination and the hours of any employment, class, or other reason for traveling and shall display that proof upon a peace officer's request ** Not all drivers whose licenses are suspended for drinking and driving offenses are allowed restricted driving privileges.
18. Scott Nueman: Drunk driving is a serious offense in the State of Michigan. Recent legislation has enhanced the penalties for drunk driving violations. This enhancement includes making a third drunk driving offense a felony in the State of Michigan. A felony conviction for a third drunk driving offense may land the defendant in prison. Consequently, it is imperative that for any drunk driving offense the defendant has experienced legal representation.