If you were arrested and charged with a DUI in Farmington Hills, Michigan or a neighboring City, please call the 1-800 number below to get in contact with an experienced DUI attorney to fight your case.

1-800-420-9444

OWI Criminal Defense Lawyer - Farmington Hills, Michigan

Being arrested for OWI is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions, including fines, jail time, and loss of driving privileges. It is imperative that anyone facing an OWI (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and professional OWI lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options.

OWI in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Once you have been cited for violating the Michigan OWI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, but separate, legal actions against you. The criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you. The administrative action is brought against your Michigan driver's license by the Michigan BMV. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled on their own.

OWI Penalties for First Time Offenders

Michigan Driving Privileges and OWI - In Farmington Hills, Michigan, a first time DWI (OWI) conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges in Michigan for 180 days.
Monetary Fines - In Farmington Hills, Michigan, fines for a first time OWI are $500.
Jail Time - In Farmington Hills, Michigan, a first time OWI (DWI) offender faces 93 days time in jail.
Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license for 1 year.

In Farmington Hills, Michigan, it is illegal to drive:

With a bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or more (driving while intoxicated).
While intoxicated or impaired by, alcohol, illegal drugs, and certain prescribed medications.
With any presence of a Schedule 1 drug or cocaine.

If you are under age 21 it is against the law:

To drive with a bodily alcohol content of 0.02 or greater, or have any presence of alcohol other than that consumed at a generally recognized religious ceremony.
To buy, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages. You may transport alcohol in a vehicle only when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. If you are caught with alcohol in your vehicle and there is no adult accompanying you, you can be charged with a misdemeanor, whether you are on the road or in a parking lot.

OWI Subsequent Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional OWI violations. Due to the complexity of OWI laws in Michigan, you may not be aware of rights and options, including any defenses you might use. For this reason, an accomplished and skilled criminal defense lawyer can guide you through this challenging process. Please contact a Michigan DWI (OWI) for a professional and free consultation.

Michigan Anti-Drunk Driving Laws

Anti-drunk driving laws in Michigan require stiff penalties for drunk drivers. The laws:

Require courts to decide drunken driving cases within 77 days after an arrest.
Require a mandatory six-month driver license suspension even for a first conviction. A driver may be eligible for a restricted license after serving 30 days of the suspension.
Require five days to one year of consecutive jail time and/or 30 to 90 days of community service for a second conviction of drunk driving.
Include a felony for three convictions in a lifetime.
Include a felony for a conviction for drunk driving that causes death.
Include a felony for a conviction for drunk driving that causes a serious injury to another.
Require fines for a conviction of driving while a driver license is suspended or revoked of up to $500 for a first offense, and $1,000 for an additional offense.
Do not allow hardship appeals for habitual alcohol offenders.
Require a reinstatement fee of $125 if your driver license was suspended, revoked, or restricted.
Require a Driver Responsibility Fee of $1,000 for two consecutive years for driving while intoxicated and a $500 fee for two consecutive years for driving while impaired, with any presence of a Schedule 1 drug or cocaine, zero tolerance, or child endangerment.

Drivers who may have been drinking or using other drugs may: