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Lapeer Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Scramlin, Erik: DUI/OUIL Minor in Possession (MIP) Drug Possession Theft Domestic Violence Assault Traffic Violations Criminal Record Expungements Any Misdemeanor or Felony
2. Bostick, Catherine: Divorce & Family Law -Child Custody Specialist -Estate Planning & Probate -Elder Law -Real Estate -Criminal Law -Drunk Driving -Social Security Disability
3. Edward Duke:

   There are three distinct drunk driving offenses in Michigan: 

   1. Operating while intoxicated (OWI / OUIL); 
   2. Driving with an unlawful bodily alcohol level/content (UBAL / UBAC); and 
   3. Operating while visibly impaired (OVI). Of these three, OVI is the least serious offense.

   In Michigan, if you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested for OWI / OVI or another drinking-related charge, your license could be suspended if you do not demand an administrative hearing within 14 days after your arrest. A qualified attorney will ensure that you meet the required response time, retain valuable evidence for your case and develop strategies for your legal defense.

   Violation of any of the three drunk driving laws is a criminal offense. Therefore, to successfully prosecute a drunk driving case against you, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the drunk driver was: á 

   1. operating a motor vehicle,
   2. while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or both, and
   3. alcohol materially or substantially affected operating the motor vehicle.

   Another way a prosecutor will try to gain a drunk driving conviction is by violation of the "per se" law, which relates to body chemistry, not alcohol impairment. For this, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a driver's blood or breath alcohol content (BAC) was greater than .08%, while he or she was operating his or her motor vehicle.

   In Michigan, these criminal offenses can apply to adults or minors. State liquor laws define an adult as someone age 21 and older. For people under 21, the state enacted the "Zero Tolerance" law: Minors may not operate a motor vehicle with any bodily alcohol content.

   Drunk driving defense is serious business. You need an attorney experienced with Michigan laws, procedures, evidence and sentencing that will fight for you with a professional, solid defense.