Wayne County Criminal Defense Lawyers – Oakland County DUI / DWI Attorneys

Paul J. Tafelski, P.C. is committed to protecting the rights of citizens accused of all alcohol related crimes throughout the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County area and throughout Michigan. Paul J. Tafelski, P.C. has defended many clients in these matters and helped them keep their license, their freedom, their dignity and their criminal record clean. Make no mistake about it – penalties for driving with an unlawful bodily alcohol level/content (UBAL / UBAC), and operating while impaired (OWI) can be severe.

It has become increasingly common for people to be charged with “Combination” DUI cases involving alcohol and other drugs, sometimes even over the counter medications. There has been an explosion of cases where people who have not consumed enough alcohol to impair their driving were also using medications or recreational drugs which gave the presentation of impairment to arresting police officers. The increasing use of anti-anxiety drugs such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft along with many other mood altering drugs has led to an increase in these combination cases. Even some over the counter medications can have a synergistic effect leading the unsuspecting driver to appear impaired or confused. These cases are complex to defend the law firm of Paul J. Tafelski, P.C. has the expertise to help you.

Locations his office serves include Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Detroit, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Plymouth, Canton, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, Livonia, St. Clair Shores, Novi, Grosse Pointe, Warren, Sterling Heights, and throughout the state of Michigan.

Please read through the information in our DUI Law Center to find straightforward information on how Paul J. Tafelski works with each and every client to build an effective strategy for DUI cases. Paul J. Tafelski has years of experience, practiced legal skills and a thorough knowledge of Michigan drunk driving laws. With Paul by your side, you can be assured that your DUI case is in competent and caring hands.

If you have been charged with an alcohol-related crime, you may feel helpless, angry and believe that your destiny is predetermined. The judicial process is designed to protect everyone involved, including you but you need an advocate who understands the system and will use it for your benefit. You have the right to a fair trial and adequate legal representation. But if you’re facing the challenges of an alcohol-related crime, you need more than adequate representation – you need an experienced attorney with the resources and skill to protect you from penalties that may include:

Mandatory jail or prison time,
A criminal record,
Fines and court costs,
Suspension or revocation of your driver’s license,
Points posted to your driving record
Vehicle impoundment,
Increased insurance rates,
Mandated inpatient or outpatient alcohol treatment counseling.

If you have been arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence, it is imperative that you contact an attorney familiar with the state laws and court system. The prosecution, the police and others in the judicial system are focused on proving your guilt. The law firm of Paul J. Tafelski, P.C. will be a strong legal advocate who will speak for you in the justice system. If you have been arrested you need to contact an attorney immediately.

The law firm of Paul J. Tafelski, P.C. also handles other criminal cases, including: misdemeanors and felonies; traffic tickets; domestic violence; drug cases; license restoration; criminal sexual conduct and Internet crimes; expungement; and assault with a dangerous weapon.

With offices in Detroit, Bloomfield Hills and Western Wayne County, Paul J. Tafelski proudly represents the Michigan people located in Bloomfield Hills, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Livonia, Macomb County, Novi, Oakland County, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Southfield, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Troy, Warren and Wayne County.