Of all the possible drunk driving offenses you can be charged with, a 3rd offense OWI is among the most serious, because it will lead to felony criminal charges. As soon as you suspect you are under investigation for driving under the influence, or if you have already been charged with an OWI, you need to contact an attorney and gain a better understanding of how prior convictions could affect your record. Our team understands how time-sensitive repeat offense OWI cases in Ann Arbor can be, which is why we are committed to 24/7 availability for clients statewide who have been accused of a drunk driving charge. Contact us now for a free initial case consultation and learn more about our proven approach to drunk driving defense.
Driving while impaired by alcohol is illegal in Michigan, and with so many DUI cases to deal with every day, Michigan police may just assume you are guilty without fully investigating the details of your situation. That is why it is important to hire an attorney who has your best interests in mind throughout every stage of the case, and who will fight to help you obtain a favorable outcome no matter what the specific details of your case.
If you drive with a BAC over 0.08% in Michigan, you can be convicted of Operating While Intoxicated. Though first and second offense can lead to serious penalties, they still only result in a misdemeanor conviction, and can at most put a person behind bars for a year unless certain extenuating circumstances are involved. A third offense OWI charge in Ann Arbor, however, leads to felony charges and far greater penalties than a first or second offense charge. Contact a lawyer right away if you are facing a repeat offense DUI allegation in Michigan and fight back against the serious felony penalties that you will be facing.
If you are convicted of Operating While Intoxicated in Michigan and already have 2 prior convictions on your record, you could be sentenced to:
If you are up against these life-changing penalties and don’t know where to turn, contact the team at Grabel & Associates now. We are available 24/7 to protect you from jail time, fines, license sanctions, and more.
Along with DUI causing serious injury or death, 3rd offense drunk driving carries much harsher possible penalties than 1st or 2nd offense misdemeanor OWI cases. Without an attorney, you could spend years behind bars, lose your license and vehicle, and be forced to pay significant fines, which may otherwise be avoidable. Though felony drunk driving cases in Ann Arbor, Michigan are extremely difficult, only by working with the best possible lawyer can you expect to achieve the best available result. Our attorneys consistently provide clients with top-level defense, which has resulted in reduced charges or sentences, favorable plea bargains, deferred sentences, case dismissals, and other outstanding outcomes. Contact Scott Grabel or another member of our experienced team now and benefit from the representation of a top notch firm with over 10 years of experience working in Michigan courts and tough criminal cases.
Our firm knows what it takes to win in even the toughest cases, which is exactly what you need if you are facing a 3rd OWI conviction. Our attorneys have extensive experience uncovering police mistakes, which may include field test errors, BAC test mistakes, or violations of your rights. In addition, we understand the laws and legal issues that will affect your case, and how your prior convictions could affect the potential penalties you face in your current legal battle. Our individualized defense approach has been proven in countless past cases statewide, and for over a decade our firm has been depended on by Michigan’s accused to deliver top-level defense in felony drunk driving cases.
To speak with an experienced attorney about your uniquely important case, call 1-800-342-7896 or contact us online immediately. Our firm is available 24/7 to begin working with you and will not rest until everything has been done to help you achieve the best available result.