Michigan OWI/DUI Attorneys

DUI Lawyers Serving the Oakland County and Wayne County, including: Warren, Royal Oak, Rochester Hills, Detroit, Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills, Ferndale and Troy, Michigan

Michigan criminal law refers to drunk driving offenses as OWI (operating while intoxicated.) These crimes are most often referred to as DUI or DWI in other states. DUI, DWI and OWI all involve operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. A relatively common offense, a Michigan DUI may be punishable by jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, probation and more. Most DUI offenses in Michigan are misdemeanors but may be charged as felonies in these specific circumstances.

If you or someone you know was arrested for DUI or OWI anywhere in  Oakland County or Wayne County, Michigan, our firm can help. A Michigan DUI attorney at Freedman & Freedman can review your particular case to determine what legal action can be taken on your behalf in order to help you avoid a conviction and therefore serious penalties. We take on cases throughout all of Detroit, Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Oakland County, Sterling Heights, Troy, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, and Warren.

About Drunk Driving Charges in Michigan

As we already discussed, OWI stands for "operating while intoxicated." To be found guilty of OWI/DUI in Michigan, a driver must have been operating a motor vehilce while with a blood aclohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater, or while his or her mental/physical abilities were impaired due to alcohol or drug use. To prove this, law enforcement and the District Attorney may utilize the driver's result from a  breath test or blood test, which measures the level of alcohol in the driver's breath or blood. Performance on field sobriety tests may also be used to support the result of a chemical test or to prove that a driver's normal abilities were impaired because of alcohol or a controlled substance.

If you would like to learn more about DUI and OWI in Michigan, please click on the links provided below:

• First Time DUI/OWI Offenses
• Multiple DUI/OWI Offenses
• DUI/OWI Defense
• Blood Alcohol Concentration
• Field Sobriety Tests
• DMV Hearings
• DUI Accidents
• DUI Penalties
• Felony DUI Offenses
• Under 21 DUI  

What to do after a Michigan DUI Arrest

After your arrest, it is important that you immediately contact an attorney. Law enforcement may wish to discuss your case with you and ask you questions about what you drank, how much, where you were going, etc. While you may want to cooperate as much as possible, they are only asking you these things in order to gather evidence against you. You may be pressured into accepting a plea bargain. Law enforcement officers are allowed to lie to you and deceive you when questioning you about an offense. They can tell you almost anything they want to, in an attempt to get a confession or to pressure you into accepting a plea bargain.

Having an OWI lawyer on your side means that your rights and interests will be protected from the moment you are arrested all the way through the criminal process and at your DMV hearing as well. If law enforcement wants to question you or tries to unreasonably pressure you in any way, you will have an attorney to protect you. You will have a legal professional in your corner, ensureing your Constitutional rights are not violated. And if protocol or your rights have already been violated due to an unlawful arrest, police stop without probable cause, or unreasonable search and seizure, your Michigan DUI defense attorney can use this to benefit the outcome of your case.

Why a DUI or OWI Defense Lawyer?

Drunk driving is harshly prosecuted in Michigan. You may face enhanced penalties in certain cases, such as if you have prior convictions on your record or cause an auto accident. It is important not to simply accept a plea bargain or waive your right to a criminal defense lawyer. Even if you believe that you have little to no chance of winning your case, there are usually still options that your  Michigan DUI lawyer can explore in regards to your defense.

With our over 34 years of combined legal experience and an unwavering commitment to our clients' rights, we at Freedman & Freedman can offer you the level of attorney representation you rightfully deserve.

Facing DUI or OWI charges in Oakland County, Wayne County, or the surrounding areas in Michigan? Contact a Michigan OWI attorney at Freedman & Freedman today for your free consultation.