West Bloomfield Hills, MI – OWI Criminal Defense Lawyers – Michigan Drunk Driving DUI Attorneys – Paul Tafelski P.C.
Michigan attorney Paul Tafelski defends clients who have been charged with a variety of drunk- driving offenses in Michigan, including Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). Although he recognizes that drunk driving is never acceptable, Tafelski also understand that alleged offenders have the legal right to defend themselves in court and to make sure that they were treated fairly by law enforcement during their arrest.
Paul Tafelski has been assisting clients with drunk driving cases in Michigan for more than 15 years. He advocates aggressively on his clients’ behalf through the entire criminal process and has successfully negotiated dismissals, plea bargains and sentencing agreements so that clients can get on with their lives.
Tafelski represents clients charged with OWI, OWVI and other impaired driving offenses in Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Rochester Hills, Troy, Canton, Plymouth, Novi and Royal Oak, Oakland County, Wayne County and Macomb County.
Call 248-451-2200 now to speak to a knowledgeable Michigan OWI defense lawyer.
For the quickest response at night or on weekends, send an e-mail to Paul Tafelski’s cell phone.
Michigan OWI Offenses
Michigan categorizes drunk-driving offenses in several ways. The Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge is the equivalent of a DWI or DUI charge in other parts of the country. The law firm of Paul Tafelski, P.C., is familiar with all of Michigan’s drunk-driving laws and assists clients who are facing OWI charges.
OWI encompasses three primary violations:
- A finding that alcohol or other substances impaired one’s ability to drive safely;
- Tests indicating that the alleged offender had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher when stopped by Michigan law enforcement;
- That he or she tested positive for “High BAC” – a blood alcohol content of 0.17 or higher, more than twice the Michigan state limit.
When a driver is stopped for OWI, a police officer may request to conduct a preliminary breath test and/or a standard field sobriety test. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has developed a standardized roadside sobriety exam to help officers determine probable cause to arrest suspected offenders for OWI. The field exam includes the pre-arrest screenings for specific physical signs of impairment.
A possible defense in an OWI case is that the police officer failed to perform the field sobriety test according to required protocol or that the breath and blood tests were unreliable. Tafelski uses that evidence in court when dealing with a prosecutor or jury, among other findings from his investigations.
Additional Legal Services
Along with OWI cases, Paul Tafelski is also experienced in the following criminal practice areas:
- Misdemeanors and felonies;
- Domestic violence;
- Drug possession;
- Traffic matters;
- License restorations;
- Criminal sexual conduct/Internet crimes;
- Probation violations;
- Assault with a dangerous weapon;
- Retail fraud.
People who have been charged with OWI in Michigan can call 248-451-2200 now to speak to Paul Tafelski. The best method to reach him at night or on weekends is through an e-mail to his cell phone.
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