DUI Defense Attorney in Michigan
Have you been pulled over and arrested for drunk driving? DUI/OWI is a serious criminal offense in Michigan and a conviction may leave you without a license and facing imprisonment, fines and other penalties. Challenging your charges with the help of a Michigan DUI attorney is one of the most important steps you can take at this point in time.
At Freedman & Freedman, we are dedicated to providing vigorous defense counsel in the face of DUI/OWI charges for clients throughout Farmington Hills, Troy, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Warren, Rochester Hills, Detroit, Bloomfield Township and the surrounding areas. We take on cases throughout Oakland County and Wayne County and are ready to see how we can assist you.
Our Services: Michigan DUI Defense
What should you do if you have been arrested for suspected drunk driving? In addition to contacting an attorney at our offices to talk about your particular case and concerns, we recommend taking a moment to browse through the information we have included on this site. You can learn more about different types of DUI charges, what law enforcement will do to try to get enough evidence to secure a conviction against you, what to expect at your DMV hearing and how an attorney can help by protecting your legal rights in all criminal court and license suspension proceedings related to your case. Just click on any of the links we have included below to learn more about a particular subject:
Why a Michigan DUI Lawyer?
If you have found yourself in a position where you are facing DUI/OWI charges, you may wonder whether to hire an attorney. It's important to remember that, although your case may seem helpless at first glance, there may be ways for a competent lawyer to protect your rights and seek a positive result on your behalf – one that does not include a criminal conviction and jail time. Read more about hiring a DUI lawyer...
DUI Overview
Getting a basic understanding of drunk driving charges is important, as this can help you know what to expect, what evidence may be used against you and what you can do to positively impact your case. Read more about DUI…
DUI Defense
Challenging DUI and OWI charges is of the utmost importance to the attorneys at our firm. In protecting the legal rights of Michigan drivers who have been arrested and charged with DUI, we ensure they are granted due process so they are not taken advantage of. Read more about DUI defense…
DUI Penalties
The penalties for a DUI/OWI conviction will lie heavily on a defendant's shoulders. These penalties may include imprisonment, fines, driver's license suspension, community service and probation. We strive to minimize or eliminate these penalties entirely. Read more about DUI penalties…
First Time DUI
Even a driver facing first time DUI/OWI charges may be at risk of facing serious penalties if convicted, including fines, jail time, license suspension and more. We are skilled in representing clients who are facing first drunk driving offenses and are ready to see how we can assist you. Read more about first time DUI…
Multiple DUI Offenses
A driver who already has a DUI conviction on his or her record will face enhanced penalties for a second, third or subsequent conviction. In handling these cases, our Michigan DUI lawyers are particularly careful to take an aggressive and personalized stance to seek the best possible result for each client we help. Read more about multiple DUI offenses…
Blood Alcohol Concentration
A person's blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is a measure of the amount of alcohol in their system. If a driver has a BAC of .08% or greater, he or she may be charged with DUI/OWI. Drivers under the age of 21 may face DUI charges if they have a BAC of .02% or greater. Read more about blood alcohol concentration…
Blood & Breath Tests
To determine a driver's blood alcohol level, law enforcement will typically administer either a breath test or blood test. The results of these tests are used to prove that the driver had an unlawful blood alcohol concentration while driving a motor vehicle. Read more about blood and breath tests…
Field Sobriety Tests
To determine whether a driver's abilities are impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance, law enforcement will have the driver take field sobriety tests. These tests gauge balance, coordination and an ability to follow instructions. Read more about field sobriety tests…
The Initial DUI Stop
The initial police stop, or DUI stop, involves a police officer pulling a driver over for suspected drunk driving. To lawfully pull over the driver, however, the officer must have observed a violated traffic law or other significant sign of intoxication. Read more about DUI stops…
DMV Hearing
The Michigan Secretary of State has the authority to suspend a driver's license after a lawful DUI arrest and failed or refused breath or blood test. Our firm is competent in handling license suspension hearings on our clients' behalf in order to protect their driving privileges. Read more about DMV hearings…
Under 21 DUI
A driver who is under the age of 21 will abide by different rules in regard to OWI/DUI. In Michigan, under 21 drivers may not operate motor vehicles with blood alcohol concentrations of .02% or greater, or with any presence of alcohol in their bodies. Read more about under 21 DUI…
DUI Accidents
One of the most serious types of DUI charges that a driver may face involve allegations of causing an auto accident while intoxicated or impaired. In these cases, the driver may face felony charges if someone else was injured in the collision. Read more about DUI accidents…
Felony DUI
Most of the time, DUI and OWI offenses are charged as misdemeanors. In some cases, however, a driver may face felony charges. These charges apply in situations where a driver has multiple DUI convictions or is accused of causing an accident while DUI. Read more about felony DUI…
Acting quickly and discussing your case with a lawyer is a good place to start. For honest and experienced guidance in your time of need, contact a Michigan DUI Lawyer at our law firm today.