Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated is already a serious charge, but when you face a second offender OWI accusation, it is even more crucial to work with an experienced repeat OWI attorney who can help you throughout your case. Additional administrative and criminal penalties can result in 2nd offense OWI cases, and our lawyers understand what it takes to achieve great case results no matter what the specific details of the allegations you are facing. Contact our aggressive criminal defense team for drunk or intoxicated driving defense, and fight back against police and prosecutors who will attempt to secure a conviction.
Drunk driving in Michigan is a serious charge, and an OWI conviction could be life changing. While a first offense can result in limited jail time, license suspension, and fines, the penalties for a 2nd offense are more severe. Grabel & Associates works with clients in criminal drunk driving cases to secure the best possible case outcomes, and our experienced team has been helping clients in tough OWI cases for over a decade. Work with a defense firm recognized as a leader in Michigan DUI and OWI defense; contact Grabel & Associates now.
In the state of Michigan, Operating While Intoxicated is still a misdemeanor for a second offense. A 2nd DUI or OWI within 7 years of an initial conviction, however, is still a very serious charge that should never be taken lightly. Even if you did not suffer harsh penalties after your first OWI conviction, you need to work with an attorney to fight against jail time, fines, and other punishment as soon as possible.
As soon as you are pulled over for OWI, you should begin thinking about your criminal defense strategy. Working with a skilled defense lawyer will allow you to properly protect your rights throughout investigation, and work towards a great result in your OWI trial. Michigan police, prosecutors, and watchdog groups will be doing everything they can to convict you of OWI and put you behind bars for an extended period, and by preparing a comprehensive criminal defense strategy you can overcome the accusations you are facing.
If you are convicted of a second OWI offense within 7 years, you will face between 5 days and 1 year in prison. Your driver’s license will be revoked for one year, and unlike a suspension, is not guaranteed back after that time period is up. In addition, fines of up to a thousand dollars and driver responsibility fees of as much as one thousand dollars per year for two years could result. Your vehicle could be immobilized or even seized, and 6 points will be added to your license. You could also be sentenced to up to 90 days of community service.
According to the Michigan Vehicle Code, anyone who operates a vehicle in any place open to the general public while under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating substance can be sentenced to these serious penalties. Contact Grabel & Associates now for criminal defense throughout Michigan, and fight back against criminal conviction for a second offense OWI.
Grabel & Associates is recognized as a top-tier Michigan criminal defense firm because of the results we earn for clients in difficult OWI cases, and we have established a reputation as one of the state’s best firms. By working with a skilled criminal defense lawyer in your second offense OWI case, you can ensure you properly protect your constitutional rights and do everything possible to fight for your freedom to drive, avoid fines, and stay out of jail.
Our experienced team of lawyers knows what it takes to win in 2nd offense OWI cases, and we understand that you need a criminal defense strategy that is built with your legal goals in mind. Our attorneys will investigate every detail of your case and look for any hidden details that could help you achieve a case dismissal or reduced charge. We are always available to help you avoid wrongful conviction or excessive penalties, and will begin fighting with you against OWI conviction as soon as you contact us.
Contact our firm now to speak with a case analyst about the details of your case. Call 1-800-342-7896 toll free or contact us online for an initial phone consultation. We are available 24/7 to speak with you concerning your OWI case. Alternatively, ask to set up a free consultation with trial lawyer Scott Grabel. Don’t hesitate to contact an attorney when you face a DUI, OWI, or other drunk driving charge. Grabel & Associates is dedicated to achieving great results in any of Michigan’s counties.