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Driving Under the Influence
My office has handled hundreds of drunk driving cases. I understand the need to find a competent and trustworthy lawyer to guide you through the process and fight for your rights. From the first client interview, I am preparing to go to trial. The majority of DUI lawyers simply plead their clients guilty at the first court date. I am a trial lawyer who fights for his clients, and as such, I am anticipating a trial and prepare your case accordingly.
The DUI process can be overwhelming.
If you have been pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving, had dexterity tests performed roadside, taken a roadside Preliminary Breath Test (PBT), and then arrested and taken to jail, you are overwhelmed, scared and most all, embarrassed. Do not let these emotions lead you to plead guilty at your initial court appearance!! You have many rights as it relates to this crime and you owe it to yourself to consult with a skilled drunk driving attorney. The arresting police officer, like you, is human. They can make very simple mistakes that violate your rights and your right to a fair and constitutional arrest. They can make mistakes on the DataMaster, which is the chemical test that most law enforcement officials use to prove your guilt. If you are convicted of two alcohol offenses within seven years, even an impaired driving, your license will be suspended for 1-5 years or more and the likelihood of you getting your license back after the first year is very slim. In addition, a first-offense OWI could result in you not being able to drive at all for 30 days with further license suspensions and immobilization of your vehicle. Do not face a skilled prosecutor alone at your pretrial conference. Hire experience to balance the scales of justice!
In Michigan, if you have been convicted for OUIL in your lifetime, this OUIL with which you have been charged could lead to being charged with a felony!
Superior Law can help you with your case immediately. We will inquire immediately as to the existence of on-board video and whether or not the police have maintained this video, preserving your defense. We will review the DataMaster ticket that you have been given as a part of your initial paperwork for any technical deficiencies. We will review the police report to make sure that the police legally stopped you and investigated your drunk driving case properly. We have secured numerous dismissals and reductions to non-alcohol offenses, so do not wait any longer and call us immediately at 906-932-5300.
I start each case with the goal of getting the matter dismissed, or in the alternative, reduced to a lesser charge. A case involving a driving under the influence charge is complex and detailed. Do not let an attorney who does not practice in the field of DUI and Drunk Driving handle this type of case. There is a great deal of science and physics mixed in with the law.
First Things First
When you call about your drunk driving case, I will ask you some specific questions, so that I know where the case stands.” Be aware that you should check both your ticket and your bond receipt to determine when you are supposed to appear in court. Some tickets simply say to appear within a certain number of days, but the bond receipt may give you a specific date that is earlier than the end of what you think is your time limit for coming to court. Many courts will not require you to appear for the first court date (called the "arraignment"), if an attorney files certain paperwork with the court before the date you would otherwise have to appear. I will be able to do that for you in most cases.
In Michigan, if the police claim that you refused to take their chemical test (usually a "breath test"), you should have been given a form called a “Request for Hearing.” That form must be mailed to the Secretary of State, at the P.O. Box address in Lansing that is stated on the form, within fourteen days of the date of the incident. I can help you complete that form, or draft one for you if the police did not give you one, and I can represent you at the Secretary of State hearing.
When you call, I will be glad to discuss my fee arrangements with you. When you come in for your interview about your drunk driving arrest, I will take you through the incident “from before the start to after the finish,” and I want to know everything that happened in between. You may not realize the significance of some small fact, and I won’t know about it unless I ask you about it.
I have worked in Northern Wisconsin and the UP. I am a respected criminal defense lawyer. If you have been charged with a DUI, please contact me immediately.
Have you been charged with a DUI?
If so, you should speak with a knowledgeable defense attorney immediately. Your initial DUI evaluation with me is free, and during your free case evaluation, we will inform you of your rights and advise you of your legal options. A DUI is a serious offense. We can provide you with affordable, reliable legal counsel.
Loss of License Restoration
If you have lost your driver’s license, and wish to get it restored fully, or at least on a restricted basis so you can drive to work or to school, I will ask you some questions about the history of how you lost your license, and I may suggest that I review your driving record. Unfortunately, there are situations where the law simply will not allow the Courts or the Secretary of State to give you a license. When you can go for a hearing, the Driver License Appeal Division (also called Driver Assessment and Appeal Division) has high standards for granting restoration of driver licenses. If you go to your hearing unprepared, and you lose your appeal, you will probably not be able to go back to request a license for another year. I can help you prepare, so that we can present you in the most favorable light possible at your hearing.
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