Michigan OWI/DUI Penalties

At Freedman & Freedman, we encounter many individuals who are fearful for their futures after being placed under arrest for drunk driving in Michigan.  First time DUI offenders find themselves in unfamiliar territory after their arrests, and even  multiple DUI offenders who have dealt with the criminal system before are unaware of what their subsequent OWI/DUI charges will mean to their lives. The penalties for both first time and multiple DUI offenses can vary and range in severity, but a DUI attorney from our office will examine your particular situation in order to give you a better idea of what type of penalties you may be facing for drunk driving charges.

Attorney Helping Reduce OWI/DUI Penalties in Michigan  

With the help of a Michigan DUI/OWI attorney, you will be able to find answers to the wide variety of questions that arise after being arrested:

• Will you have to serve time in jail? If so, how long will your sentence be?
• Will you have to be on probation?
• Will you have to pay fines? If so, how much will they be?
• Will you have to attend DUI/OWI/OUIL school or perform community service as part of your sentence?

After examining your specific circumstances, your Michigan DUI lawyer will be able to answer any questions you have about the penalties. They will begin evaluating your situation by considering your BAC, any blood test, breath test, or  field sobriety tests that you took (or didn't take), any other special circumstances of your arrest (if you caused a car accident, for example), and whether or not you have any prior DUI/OWI arrests on your record. As a general rule, the higher a person's  BAC was, and the more DUI convictions they have on their record, the more severe their penalties will be. First time offenders with low BACs may not face the same extent of penalties for this reason, but should still seek representation from a Michigan DUI attorney to maintain their clean records.   

To find out more about the kinds of penalties you may be facing, contact a Michigan OWI/DUI Attorney at Freedman & Freedman today!