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1. Tucker, Kenneth: All Felonies Criminal Drunk Driving Misdemeanors Traffic Violations
2. Norwood, Matthew: A DUI/DWI conviction can cause severe and long-term issues for you. It can negatively affect your job, your drivers' license and your home life. If you've been charged with a DUI, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney who will do everything he can to make sure your rights are protected and, if the circumstances allow it, that a conviction on your permanent record is avoided. DUI & DWI Offenses A DUI, DWI, or similar infraction can often be the start of a downward spiral in your life. If your License is revoked from an alcohol-driving crime, you may not be able to commute to work or see loved ones. Driving without a license can lead to stiffer penalties, and from there your daily life may be irreversibly burdened. Don't take any drinking & driving charge lightly. You need an experienced attorney who can make sure your rights are respected, and can defend your license and well-being. DUI and DWI Attorney Matt Norwood is an experienced alcohol and driving crime lawyer who will fight to return your license and expunge any criminal records from a DUI/DWI case. Michigan DUI and DWI Law is far from straight-forward on these matters. Below are additional resources and insight into DUI and DWI laws, and why it is so important to get an experienced attorney involved. ---------------- If an individual has been injured as a result of driving under the influence, the charge would then become OWVI Causing Serious Impairment of Body Function or OWVI Causing Death. The prosecution then must also prove that the defendant voluntarily decided to drive, knew that he or she was intoxicated, and that his or her operation of the vehicle was responsible for the injury or death of another. If convicted of injuring another person while driving while intoxicated, the defendant would face 5 years in prison or a fine between 1,000 and 5,000 dollars, or both. If convicted of causing death while driving while intoxicated, the defendant would face imprisonment for not more than 15 years or a fine between $2,500.00 and $10,000.00, or both.
3. Terry, Samuel: Misdemeanor At a misdemeanor arraignment, the defendant will be given a chance to enter a plea to the charge: plead guilty, plead not guilty, or stand mute (i.e., remain silent, which is treated by the court as if the defendant pled not guilty). If the defendant pleads guilty or no contest, the Judge may sentence the defendant on the spot or may reschedule the case for a sentencing date, which will give the probation department time to prepare a pre-sentence report including background information about the defendant and the crime, make a sentencing recommendation, etc. If the defendant stands mute or pleads not guilty, the case will be scheduled for a pre-trial conference. Pretrial Conference --- All misdemeanor cases are scheduled for a meeting between an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney and the defendant (or his attorney) to determine whether the case will go to trial or be resolved with a plea. These meetings focus on resolving the case short of trial. The Judge and witnesses are not directly involved in misdemeanor pre-trial conferences. If a plea bargain is going to be offered by the Prosecutor, it is done here. Pretrial Proceedings --- Many other events can occur prior to trial. Depending on the nature of the case, there may be pre-trial hearings on Constitutional issues (confessions, searches, identification, etc.). The issues are presented to the Court through written "motions" (e.g., Motion to Suppress Evidence, etc.). The judge must determine whether evidence will be admitted or suppressed at the defendant's trial, whether there is some legal reason why the defendant should not be tried, or decide other ground rules for trial.
4. Manley, Frank: Murder Criminal Sexual Conduct Robbery Drugs Operating Under Intoxicating Liquor Fraud Embezzlement License Restorations Health Care License Restorations Misdemeanors Traffic Infractions
5. Manley, Michael: DUI (Driving Under the Influence) OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Under Michigan law, a first time DUI/OWI conviction carries possible penalties of a maximum sentence of $500.00 in fines in addition to the costs of prosecution, 93 days in jail and up to 180 hours of community service. For a second DUI/OWI offense, fines and court costs may go as high as $1000 and imprisonment up to a year. The third DUI/OWI becomes a felony offense. Fines increase up to $5,000 and imprisonment from one up to five years. Drunk driving charges are further classified in separate categories based on circumstances, such as Operating While Impaired as compared to Operating While Intoxicated. Michigan Law states that a person can be convicted of Operating While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above. There is no minimum threshold to be convicted of Operating While Impaired. Not only a blemish on your record, a felony drunk driving charge can leave a lasting mark on your reputation, ability to work and negatively affect other areas of your life. Hiring an experienced and capable attorney, skilled in drunk driving law can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. DUI / OWI PENALTY SHEET Operating While Impaired (No BAC presumption) Operating While Intoxicated ( BAC .08 or higher) 1st Offense (no priors) Misdemeanor 1 OR MORE: Up to 93 days in jail Fine of up to $300 Up to 360 hours community service License sanctions: 90 days restricted 4 points on license $500 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years Misdemeanor 1 OR MORE: Up to 93 days in jail Fine of $100 to $500 Up to 360 hours community service License sanctions: 30 days suspended/150 days restricted 6 points on license $1,000 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years 2nd Offense (any priors within 7 years) Misdemeanor $200-$1000 fine AND 1 OR MORE: 5 days to 1 year in jail 30 to 90 days community service License sanctions: minimum 1 year revocation of license /no restriction is possible* 4 points on license $500 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years Misdemeanor $200-$1000 fine AND 1 OR MORE: 5 days to 1 year in jail 30 to 90 days community service License sanctions: minimum 1 year revocation of license / no restriction possible* 6 points on license $1,000 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years 3rd Offense (2 priors of any kind in past 10 years) FELONY $500-$5000 fine AND either: 1 to 5 years in prison OR 30 days to 1 year in jail, probation and 60-180 days community service License sanctions: minimum 1 to 5 year revocation* Mandatory 1 - 3 year vehicle immobilization FELONY $500-$5,000 fine AND either: -1 to 5 years in prison OR -30 days to 1 year in jail, probation and 60-180 days community service License sanctions: minimum 1 to 5 year revocation* Mandatory 1 - 3 year vehicle immobilization
6. Lukes, John: Drunk Driving cases License Restoration & Traffic Law Traffic Law Criminal Law Probate / Wills & Trusts
7. Andoni, Daniel: OUI/Motor Vehicle Offenses ¥ Crimes Against the Person ¥ Drug/Controlled Substance Cases ¥ Restraining Order Violation Cases ¥ Probation Surrender Hearings ¥ Domestic Violence ¥ Assault & Battery ¥ Shoplifting
8. Karasik Criminal Defense: Field Sobriety and Chemical Tests When a law enforcement officer makes a vehicle stop and suspects that the driver may be intoxicated, the officer will conduct a "field sobriety" test on the driver, and may ask for his or her consent to some form of chemical test for intoxication. Field sobriety tests usually involve a police officer asking a driver to perform a number of tasks that assess any impairment of the person's physical or cognitive ability. Examples of field sobriety tests include having the driver walk a straight line, heel to toe; having he or she recite the alphabet backwards; and the officer's use of the "horizontal gaze nystagmus" (eye and penlight) test. Chemical tests can be conducted during the vehicle stop, using a Breathalyzer that measures a driver's blood-alcohol concentration (BAC), or at a hospital, where urine and blood tests can be performed. Many states allow a driver suspected of DUI to choose which type of chemical test is administered.
9. Polasek, Robert: Defending your Driving under the influence (DUI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI) or other criminal case in the most effective way is critical to your freedom and your future.
10. Riley, Jeanette: estimony of witnesses is a common way to present evidence during a criminal trial. However, before the testimony of a witness can be accepted during a defendant's trial it must be established that the witness is competent or have the capacity to testify.
11. Art Busch: If you are facing jail or prison it is crucial that you hire a competent criminal defense attorney immediately. Representing yourself in the criminal courts is a right guaranteed by the United States Constitution. But, most people are unable to represent themselves properly in a criminal matter because they face so many variables and complexities. Most criminal defense attorneys prefer to start investigating a case as soon as the known there is a criminal investigation underway.
12. Erwin Meiers: IF YOU ARE PULLED OVER FOR DRUNK DRIVING: 1.        You should not refuse the Breath Test unless it is your 2nd Drunk Driving Arrest in 7 years or your 3rd Drunk Driving Arrest in 10 years. 2.        Refusing the Breath Test results in a total loss of your driving privileges for 6 months and 6 points added to your driving record. 3.        Be polite toward the Police Officer. He/She may give you a break. Be careful about what you say.  If you admit that you were drinking it WILL BE used against you in court. 4.        You have a right to call an attorney before taking the Breath Test at the Police Station. Insist on it if they refuse your request, IT IS YOUR RIGHT! 5.        After you take the Breath Test you have the right to request an independent Breath  or Blood/Urine Test at a hospital. Do this if you suspect the Police Breath Test was faulty. 6.        Most individuals are released the next morning. However, the louder you are the longer you stay in jail. 7.        Call an attorney the next day while the information is still fresh in your mind.
13. William Hayes: In today's society, a vehicle is a necessity. Our goal is to protect your right to own and operate a vehicle. Our first line of defense is to challenge the reason that you were stopped. There are bad stops! There are many things that you need to do before appearing in front of a judge. We know what these things are and we strongly urge you to move quickly and contact us if you have been arrested or cited for a traffic offense. If it is your first arrest, our goal is make sure that you can continue driving. For second offenses, the goal is often to keep you out of jail and able to continue providing for your family. We will get you the best shot at being able to continue driving and avoiding jail time. But you must move quickly.
14. Thomas Mengesha: If you are stopped for a drunk driving offense you will probably be offered a breath test, and normally you should take it unless: There has been an accident involving death or serious injury or You have been convicted of any drinking and driving offense or attempted drinking and driving offense within the past seven years or twice within the past ten years and you expect a full trial. MCLA257.303(2)(c)