DUI / OWIDefense
One bad night shouldn't define your life. We challenge the stop, the test, the procedure — and protect your license, insurance, and clean record.
Save Your License. Save Your Future.
After an OWI/DUI arrest it can feel like everything is falling in at once. The traffic stop, the breath test, the paperwork, the looming court date, and the panic about losing your license. Don't worry — we've got you.
In Michigan, OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) cases are won and lost on details: Was the traffic stop legal? Was the field sobriety test properly administered? Was the breath or blood test calibrated and chain-of-custody documented? Even one procedural mistake by police or the lab can mean suppressed evidence, reduced charges, or a complete dismissal.
We've handled hundreds of OWI cases across Michigan. We know what to look for, what motions to file, and how to fight for your license restoration. If you've been charged, you need to call us before your first court date.
Every OWI Charge.
Michigan's OWI laws are layered — and a single arrest can come with multiple charges. We defend every kind of impaired-driving allegation in every Michigan court.
First-Offense OWI
Up to 93 days jail, $500 fine, license suspension, and a permanent record.
Second-Offense OWI
Mandatory jail, 1-year license revocation, vehicle immobilization, and ignition interlock.
Third-Offense OWI
Felony charges with up to 5 years in prison. Lifetime consequences.
High-BAC ('Super Drunk')
BAC of 0.17 or higher — double the standard fines and harsher penalties.
OWI w/ Minor
Operating while intoxicated with a child under 16 in the vehicle. Felony exposure.
OWVI
Operating While Visibly Impaired — a lesser charge we often negotiate first-OWI cases down to.
OUID (Drugs)
Operating Under the Influence of Drugs — including marijuana and prescription medications.
Boating & Snowmobile OWI
Yes, you can get an OWI on a boat, snowmobile, or ORV. We defend those too.
Implied Consent Refusal
Refused the breath test? You face automatic 1-year suspension — but it's fightable.
Your Next Move Matters.
OWI cases involve TWO separate proceedings — criminal court AND the Michigan Secretary of State. Both have deadlines. Both can take your license.
Smart Moves
- Call 888-886-5711 before your arraignment.
- Request a Secretary of State hearing within 14 days of arrest.
- Document the stop — what officers said, did, observed.
- Save your paperwork. Tickets, breath results, ALR notice — all critical.
- Consider voluntary alcohol education — it can help mitigate sentencing.
Costly Mistakes
- Don't admit to drinking — even 'just one beer' becomes evidence.
- Don't plead guilty at arraignment without an attorney.
- Don't miss the 14-day SOS deadline. You lose hearing rights.
- Don't assume your breath test was accurate. Machines fail.
- Don't post about the arrest on social media — ever.
OWI Consequences.
30-day hard suspension + 150 days restricted on a first offense alone.
Court fines, driver responsibility fees, and insurance hikes for years.
Up to 93 days on a first OWI; mandatory jail for repeat offenses.
An OWI conviction in Michigan cannot currently be expunged.
From Call To Closing Argument.
Every case is different — but every client follows the same straightforward path. No mystery. No legalese. Just clarity from day one.
Free Consult
Call 888-886-5711 — bring your paperwork and we'll evaluate the stop, the tests, and your options.
Challenge Evidence
Stop legality, FST administration, breath machine calibration, blood chain of custody.
Court Strategy
Motions to suppress, plea negotiation to lesser charges like OWVI or impaired driving.
License Defense
Parallel battle at the Secretary of State to keep you driving.
Got Questions?
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Save Your License Today.
You have 14 days to request a Secretary of State hearing after an OWI arrest. Don't miss the deadline. Call now for a free consultation.