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Trusted Representation For Any Type of Drunk Driving Case in all of Michigan
For 30 years, Michigan DUI attorney David M. Clark has been successfully
defending clients against drunk driving charges by utilizing his legal
expertise, effectively challenging the evidence in court, and by
aggressively standing up for his clients' rights. Having started his
career as a prosecutor, David M. Clark knows what it takes to win your
case and how the prosecutor will attempt to build the case against you.
A Michigan DUI Offense can leave you alone and up against a daunting
system while facing life altering charges. A drunk driving offense can
lead to the loss of your license, the loss of your job and even the loss
of your freedom. To successfully get through this experience it is
important to find a DUI Attorney that can use their DUI legal expertise
to protect your rights. However, after you have been charged with a
drunk driving offense you need an attorney that not only understands the
law but understands how to effectively challenge the evidence obtained
against you.
An Experienced Michigan DUI Attorney Can Attain Evidence To Challenge Your Charge
In order to protect your rights against a Michigan drunk driving charge,
it is important to consider and challenge the sufficiency of all the
evidence against the accused. David M. Clark and the Clark Law Office
have successfully defended DUI's by exposing the weaknesses in the
prosecution's case and challenging those weaknesses. We will examine the
quality of the driving at the time of the stop and ensure that this is
the actual reason the officer decided to stop your vehicle and not for
some other reason. By investigating your case, we can also challenge the
officer's decision to force you to exit the vehicle. Many times police
offers have no reason to make you exit the vehicle legally, but they
simply ignore these rules. Generally, after making you exit the vehicle,
a police officer will start a field sobriety test. This test is to
determine whether your driving ability has lowered or that you may have a
high blood alcohol content. We know how to contest the validity of this
test performed and will determine if the officer incorrectly
administered the field sobriety test.
When is a Breathalyzer Used Versus A Blood Test? How Does it Work?
A blood test for measuring blood alcohol is the most precise method of
determining the level of intoxication in a person's body. The blood test
measures only the amount of alcohol in your system when your blood was
drawn. Michigan is making blood tests more and more common and if you
refuse a breath test the officer will most likely be able to make you
take a blood test, but not in all cases. The breathalyzer used in a
preliminary breath tests has made determining drunk drivers much easier
for police enforcement officers and now the laws are based around this
popular statistic. Many states have made it illegal to have a blood
alcohol content of .08 or higher including Michigan. Blood alcohol
concentration in the breath is closely related to that in the blood, so
the breathalyzer machine is able to estimate the BAC closely by
measuring alcohol on the breath. The validity of breath tests are
challenged all the time. The breathalyzer only tests the amount of
alcohol in your breath and doesn't always give the most accurate
readings. You can request a blood test if you feel that the breathalyzer
is giving you an unfair result.
What Are The Different Drunk Driving Penalites and Fines in Michigan?
The State of Michigan has specific consequences laid out depending on
the offense that you are being charged for. If the arrest is for your
very first drunk driving offesnse, the corresponding penalties are mild
compared to an arrest where it is a 2nd or 3rd offense. So what are the
penalties and fines? Here is a general overview of the Michigan drunk
driving penalites and fines, but if you need clarification or have any
questions conerning your DUI charge, call one of our experienced
Michigan criminal attorneys who know the intricacies of Michigan drunk
driving law.
1st Offense Drunk Driving | OWI 1st | - A first offense drunk driving
charge is a misdemeanor charge and usually results in a suspended
license for up to six months and the fine will be anywhere from
$100-$500. It is also possible to be sentenced with up to 93 days in
jail. Depending on the discretion of the judge, you may also have to
serve up to 360 hours of community service, have an ignition interlock
device installed in your car, or have your vehicle completely
immobilized for up to 180 days. Your driver's license will be suspended
for 30 days and it will be restriced for a total of 150 days. Six points
will be added to your Michigan driver's license.
2nd Offense Drunk Driving - | OWI 2nd | - A second offense drunk driving
charge is also a misdemeanor and usually results in a suspended license
for a minimum of one full year. This is double the amount of time
compared to a first offense and it could even be longer depending on the
judge. The associated fee can range anywhere from $200 to $1000. On top
of this fee, Michigan charges a driver responsibility fee which is
another $1000 added. The jail time can range from anywhere between 5
days to a full year. Six points will be added to your license and your
plates will be immediately taken. Depending on the judge's decision, you
could also face 30-90 days of community service, an ignition interlock
device being installed in your car, and vehicle immobilization from
90-180 days.
3rd Offense Drunk Driving | OWI 3rd | - A third offense drunk driving is
much more serious than the previous 2 charges. The third DUI charge is
classed as a felony. There is a minimum of one year that your driver's
license will be suspended. The minimum jail time for a third offense is
one year and the maximum jail time is five years. Just like a 2nd
offense, 6 points will be added towards your license and your plates
will be confiscated. The judge can also order 60-180 days of community
service, an ignition locking device, and vehicle immobilization is
required for 1-3 years unless forfeited.
Contact Our Michigan DUI Attorneys For A Free Consultation
As you can see, the penalties and fines for drunk driving charges are
severe in Michigan. If you find yourself arrested for drinking and
driving, you should immediately contact a Lansing DUI lawyer to help
strengthen your defense. A Lansing DUI lawyer can help challenge the
evidence against you in court and hopefully lower your fines and
penalties. Defending yourself against a DUI charge is harder than it may
appear, especially if you need to interview witnesses and cross examine
some sort of medical expert
Don't let a guily DUI conviction negatively affect the rest of your
life. Make sure you call an experienced Michigan DUI attorney before you
plead guilty to any DUI related charge. Put your mind at ease and let
us get the best possible outcome for your situation. We know that facing
a Michigan Drunk Driving charge can be one of the most stressful and
fearful moments of your life, but you don't have to face it alone. Learn
your rights and put decades of experience and legal expertise in your
corner. Contact one of our Michigan DUI attorneys at The Clark Law
Office to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case