Oakland County Drunk Driving Attorney / Wayne County DUI Lawyer, Macomb County DWI, OWI

When you or a family member is arrested for OWI / DUI in the state of Michigan, you will have questions about what happens next. The Bloomfield Hills, MI-based drunk driving defense lawyers of Paul J. Tafelski P.C. provides as many answers as possible.

Our DUI Law Center provides step-by-step information about drunk driving offenses, from the moment you see the red and blue lights in your rearview mirror to the day you walk out of court with a dismissal, plea bargain or judgment. Paul J. Tafelski has deep knowledge of Michigan drunk driving laws, including the most recently added “Super Drunk Law,” and shares his insights on matters such as:

Arrest: Evidence in an alcohol-related Michigan traffic offense starts to accumulate from the moment you are stopped by the police officer.
Tests: Different consequences can result from submitting to or refusing to submit to preliminary breath tests (PBTs), standard field sobriety tests (SFSTs) and chemical tests (breath or blood tests). For instance, a driver who refuses to allow a chemical test may lose their driving privileges under Michigan’s Implied Consent Law.
Charges: Based on your age, blood alcohol content (BAC) and other factors, you may be charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Operating With Any Presence of Cocaine or a Schedule I Drug (OWPD), OWI with High BAC (“Super Drunk Law”), Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI), Zero Tolerance or unlawful bodily alcohol level / content charge (UBAL / UBAC), Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle (open container law), Transporting or Possessing Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle (Under Age 21) or Driving While License Revoked (or Suspended).
Discovery, Motions, Pleas: After receiving the State’s evidence in discovery, a Michigan OWI / DUI lawyer will determine if motions can be filed that may lead to a dismissal of your charges. Your attorney can also work with prosecutors and judges on securing a plea agreement that ensures you receive the lightest punishment possible.
Trial and Judgment: If your case goes to trial, a seasoned Michigan drunk driving lawyer will challenge the State’s evidence, including the chemical tests and other scientific evidence. If the case results in conviction, an attorney will also help advocate aggressively for lenient sentencing.

To learn more about Michigan drunk driving arrests, call Paul J. Tafelski P.C. today at (248) 451-2200 or use the firm’s online contact form to receive a case evaluation. The firm’s drunk driving lawyers represent clients charged with DUI / DWI / OUI / OWI and other alcohol-related traffic offenses throughout Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Troy, Plymouth, Canton and surrounding communities in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties. The firm can help you determine your best legal options.