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Novi Drunk Driving Lawyers

1. Geisler, Cullen: Know your rights and protect yourself. Having a good experienced attorney can help protect you from overzealous police officers and prosecution. Operating While Under the Influence are serious charges and you should never go to court without an Attorney.
2. Chasnick & Graff: # I was pulled over for Drunk Driving. What happens I refuse a blood-alcohol test? Refusing a chemical test at the request of a police officer results in a 6 month license suspension for the first refusal and a 1 year suspension for the second refusal in 7 years. However, refusing to submit does not mean that the police can not get a sample. The police officer may obtain a search warrant for your blood from a judge based upon probable cause that the driver is intoxicated. If the search warrant is granted then the police may draw your blood with out your consent; generally this is done at a local hospital. # I was convicted of Drunk Driving. Can the police take my car? Yes. With the 1st drunk driving offense a judge may immobilize your vehicle. After a 2nd or subsequent offense a judge must immobilize your vehicle. # The office never gave me a Miranda warning. Can I get my case dismissed? No. The police are only required to give you your Miranda warnings if you are under arrest and the officer wants to interrogate you. The only consequence of not informing you of your rights is that the prosecution cannot use any of your answers to questions asked by the police after the arrest. However, if you do receive your rights and still volunteer any statement to the police, that statement is admissible in court against you. It is always best to have an attorney with you during any police questioning. Why do I need an attorney? Most prosecutors or city attorneys are unwilling to reduce traffic infractions when people represent themselves. Once an attorney is involved, attitudes tend to change. We are almost always successful in reducing your violation. * Will my insurance rates increase of I don't fight the traffic ticket? The insurance law permits companies to impose steep increases upon people who are convicted of traffic violations. In some cases, an insurance company could increase your premiums up to an additional 50% depending on your driving record. Just one traffic violation can cost you thousands of dollars in additional insurance costs. * Can I lose my Driver's License? A traffic ticket is not a simple matter. Simply paying a traffic ticket does not end the matter since the Secretary of State puts points on your license for most traffic tickets. Just two or three traffic tickets on your record can total up to enough points for you to lose your license.
3. Bain & Bain: It can happen to anyone. One too many drinks at dinner and you can be picked up for drinking and driving on the way home. The penalties for operating a vehicle while intoxicated are severe, including stiff fines, loss of your license, and jail time. Even a first offense can result in higher insurance rates. It's important to consult an experienced OWI defense attorney to help minimize the negative consequences.
4. The Shaw Group: Can a police officer issue me a ticket if he's outside his own jurisdiction? If the violation took place within his jurisdiction the answer is yes. If the violation took place outside his jurisdiction the answer is less clear. There may be interagency agreements that allow police to exercise their authority outside their jurisdictions. There may also be state laws that allow interjurisdictional enforcement actions. One point to remember, the officer that observed the violation and issued the citation is the only person that can testify against you. The likelihood that an out-of-area officer would appear to testify against you at your trial is somewhat remote.
5. Matt Savich: Many lawyers charge huge retainer fees to defend clients. I charge only for the amount of legal work that is involved. If yours is a simple case that results in a plea agreement, I will only charge you for a plea agreement. If your case results in a week-long trial, I will only charge you for the time that is involved in trying your case.