Like any DUI charge, a second drunk driving charge can lead to extremely serious penalties, and repeat offender status can greatly enhance the maximum sentence possible in your Ann Arbor OWI case. If you have been accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, contact Grabel & Associates now and fight to protect your rights against overly aggressive police and prosecutors. Suspects who already have a drunk driving offense on record are much more likely to be given sentences closer to the maximum, and oftentimes police and prosecutors label an alleged repeat offender guilty before truly looking into every detail of the case. Hiring an attorney to work with you throughout investigation and potential trial could be critically important, as you fight to defend against conviction and achieve the best possible case outcome.
For persons carrying a regular Michigan driver’s license, the legal blood alcohol content limit is 0.08%, and anyone who drives with a BAC over this level will be assumed to be impaired. If your BAC is below 0.08%, it is still possible to be charged with OWI or OWVI, though police must still establish probable cause to arrest you and provide convincing evidence that your ability to safely drive was impaired by alcohol.
Drivers under the legal drinking age of 21 cannot legally drive with any blood alcohol content, and may be convicted under Michigan’s Zero Tolerance law if caught driving with a BAC over 0.02%. If the suspect’s BAC is still below 0.08%, however, the penalties possible differ from OWI, and include license suspension, fines, and community service. Commercial driver’s also have a different BAC limit, 0.04%. No matter what type of license you hold, it is important that you understand the laws and legal issues affecting your case. Contact Grabel & Associates now and let us answer your legal questions so that you are set up to properly fight back against drunk driving conviction.
The penalties you could face if convicted of a second DUI charge within 7 years of your initial conviction can be more than double the penalties possible for a first offense. After a 7 year period, previous offenses are not relevant for repeat offender sentencing, though it is critical to speak with a lawyer if you have any prior convictions on your record so that you can be sure of how these may affect your current legal situation.
If convicted of a second DUI in 7 years in Ann Arbor, you may be sentenced to:
Fight back against these potentially life-altering penalties and other punishment that could result from an OWI accusation. Grabel & Associates is available 24/7 to begin working with you and we will do all we can to protect you throughout every stage of your case.
For over a decade, Scott Grabel and the Grabel & Associates team has been defending Michigan’s accused and protecting against both wrongful conviction and unnecessarily severe penalties cause by overzealous prosecution and police mistakes. We know what to look for in a second offense OWI case and how to use our findings to your advantage in an Ann Arbor court. Without an attorney, you could be forced to serve jail time and pay fines that may otherwise be avoidable, and in some cases you may even miss out on a case dismissal or dropped charge. Work with the best and achieve the best possible case result, contact Grabel & Associates now for a free initial case consultation.
When you or someone you love is convicted of a second DUI charge, it is likely that you feel like everyone is against you and severe penalties are inevitable, even if you know you are not guilty. Our firm will stand with you throughout every stage of the criminal process and develop an effective defense approach tailored to the specific details of your case. Our strategies have been proven in countless past cases, and our past clients will tell you why we are regarded as one of the state’s best firms for DUI defense. Contact our skilled lawyers now and begin your fight for justice, we are available 24/7 to begin working together.
For a free case consultation, call 1-800-342-7896 now. You can also contact our firm online and set up a free case consultation with experienced trial attorney Scott Grabel, who has over 10 years of experience working in the Michigan criminal justice system. Don’t hesitate to contact a lawyer; we are ready now to help you fight for a favorable case result.