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What You Need to Know About DUI Defense

Michigan DUI Attorney — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Were you pulled over by a law enforcement officer for suspected drunk driving? Did you fail to successfully complete a field sobriety test or were shown to have too high a blood alcohol content after submitting to a chemical test? If you are facing possible charges for operating while intoxicated, before you do anything else, you should contact a competent DUI attorney. Even if you are completely innocent of all the accusations that are being thrown at you, it is imperative that you have a legal advocate on your side fighting for your rights.

Many people do not realize that there are numerous ways to defend yourself against a drunk driving allegation. The first way to challenge your charges is by examining the initial police stop in order to determine whether or not the stop was legal. Police are governed by laws which stipulate how arrests are made. If they did not have probable cause for pulling you over or searching your vehicle, any evidence that they found against you may have to be thrown out of court. Another aspect of the case you can examine is how the field sobriety tests and chemical tests were conducted. Again, many people do not realize that these tests are not foolproof and able to be contested.

If you believe that you were falsely accused or are being treated unfairly for your mistake, please do not hesitate to get help from a Michigan DUI attorney. We have years of experience in this area of law and understand how best to help you. Should you choose to work with us, you can have complete confidence knowing that a strong representative is on your side throughout the entire process. With our team helping you, your case may be dismissed before it even has to go to trial. For a free case evaluation, contact a Michigan DUI lawyer from our team of professionals. We will do everything in our power to protect you and your loved ones.

What Are the Penalties for Multiple DUI?

Michigan OWI Lawyer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Have you been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol? If so, you will probably have many questions going through your mind. Our firm understands that this is an extremely frightening and confusing situation to be dealing with. Our goal is to not only defend you to the best of our ability, but to provide you with all the information you need to make the best decision for you. The main priority of our team is to ensure that your future and freedom are protected so that you can carry on with your life free of any criminal convictions.

If you are one of the many people who have already been convicted of DUI in Michigan, your situation will be slightly different if you are arrested on suspicion of drunk driving again. For a first offense, you could be jailed for up to 93 days, given a $100 to $500 fine, asked to perform community service for up to 45 days, and have your driver's license suspended for 6 months. Even though these penalties may seem serious, they will only increase with each subsequent conviction. For a second OWI conviction, you could have to go to jail for one year. Not only that, but you could be fined up to $1,000 and given community service for up to 90 days. In some cases, the court may even rule that your vehicle be permanently taken away from you.

If you have more questions regarding a second, third, or fourth OWI offense, please do not hesitate to contact a Michigan DUI lawyer from our team. At Freedman & Freedman, we are dedicated to doing everything in our power to protect your rights and fight for your best interests. Even if you believe your case to be hopeless, you can rely on our team to do whatever it takes to help you. Contact a Michigan OWI attorney from our team today to learn more about multiple DUI!

Former Miss USA Pleads No Contest to DUI Charges

Michigan DUI Attorney — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:35:00 GMT

Every case of driving under the influence of alcohol is taken very seriously. When a person chooses to get behind the wheel of a car while impaired by alcohol or drugs, they are not as able to respond to hazards that appear on the road. The government has placed the level of alcohol in the blood at 0.08%. This means that if the amount of alcohol in your blood exceeds this amount, you could be arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated.

In a recent case in Michigan, a former Miss USA, Rima Fakih, pled no contest to charges of DUI. She had been arrested for being visibly intoxicated while driving. The alleged offense had taken place in December, but Miss Fakih has stated that she was not under the influence of alcohol. However, the police who were present at her arrest have stated that her blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit of 0.08%. She was pulled over for driving 60 mph in a 30 mph zone as well as for weaving in and out of traffic. Not only did they find that she was twice over the legal limit, but she had an open bottle of champagne in her vehicle.

If you were pulled over driving under the influence, your first move should be to contact a member of our legal team. Even if you believe your case to be hopeless, you do not need to plead guilty. There are ways to challenge the evidence against you and successfully get your charges dropped. By discussing your case with a Michigan OWI attorney, you could be taking the first step on the road to freedom. Contact a Michigan DUI lawyer from our respected firm today for a free case evaluation.

What is an Unlawful Police Stop?

Michigan OWI Lawyer — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Despite popular belief, police officers are not allowed to pull over any person that they feel like on a whim. Legally speaking, if a police looks to pull over a defendant, they must have probable and reasonable cause. For example, camping next to a bar and waiting for someone to pull out is not probable cause that they are under the influence. The following behaviors, however, would be enough for a police officer to lawfully believe that a driver was impaired:

Swerving;
Erratically changing lanes;
Driving down the center of two lanes;
Speeding and slowing without reason;
Driving without headlights at night;
Running red lights / stop signs; and
Not yielding to car with the right of way

In some cases, police officers will not wait until they have probably cause to pull a car over. While they might have the best of intentions to catch drunk drivers on the road, this vigilant behavior can sometimes cross a line and cause the innocent to be wrongfully accused.

If you have recently been accused of a DUI, you should not hesitate to get the involvement of an experienced Michigan OWI lawyer as soon as possible. At Freedom and Freedman, we have extensive experience handling DUI / OWI cases and know the tricks of the trade. From looking into the legality of the police stop to dealing with the results of the breath test, you can trust that we will be thorough, creative and dedicated to protecting your legal rights.

We encourage you to contact a Michigan OWI defense attorney from our firm as soon as you can following the arrest. These cases move quickly and require fast action to meet all the deadlines. To ensure that you are being protected to the full extent of the law, it is in your best interests to consult with us immediately.

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