Operating Under the Influence of Liquor Causing Serious Bodily Injury

If you caused someone serious bodily injury with a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, you could face both jail time and large fines. Fortunately, with the help of a OUIL defense attorney you can fight DUI accusations. Grabel & Associates is a premier Michigan DUI and criminal defense law firm committed to helping those accused of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Michigan. If you are under investigation for an OUIL charge, or have already been arrested for driving under the influence of liquor, contact us now.

Penalties for Causing Serious Injury While OWI

In the state of Michigan, persons accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated face serious criminal penalties, especially if that impairment causes serious injury to another person in the vehicle. Police and prosecutors will attempt to prove that alcohol consumption led to a car accident and injury of a passenger, and your quick action to secure the best criminal defense lawyer is imperative to fighting these accusations. At Grabel & Associates, we work to aggressively defend every client facing charges of OUIL Causing Serious Bodily Injury, and will protect your rights throughout the criminal process.

Prosecutor's Burden of Proof in a OUIL Causing Injury Case

When facing OUIL charges in Michigan, it is important to work with a skilled attorney who understands the intricate details of your case and can build a thorough defense. If you operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol, police and prosecutors do not need to prove that your blood alcohol content was above the legal limit of 0.08. Rather, they must prove that your ability to operate a vehicle was impaired by liquor consumption. If this impairment leads to serious impairment of a body function of another person, you could be found guilty of a felony, according to the Michigan Vehicle Code, Section 257.625.

An OUIL Causing Serious Bodily Injury conviction will bring lasting restrictions on your freedom. You need a DUI defense attorney to help you fight damaging penalties and uphold your rights throughout the pre-file, trial, and post-conviction stages of your Michigan OUIL Causing Injury case. The sooner you contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer, the better your results will be, so don’t hesitate. An attorney will immediately begin working on your OUIL case, and will continue to aggressively defend you until you obtain a great case outcome.

Imprisonment Time and Fine for OUIL Causing Serious Bodily Injury in Michigan

If police and prosecutors can prove that you operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcoholic liquor causing the serious impairment of a body function of another person, you could face imprisonment for up to 5 years and a fine of between $1,000 and $5,000. Additional restrictions such as forfeiting your vehicle and driving privileges could also apply.

Avoid Harsh or Unjust Punishment With a Michigan Criminal Defense 

Grabel & Associates will work to ensure you avoid harsh and unjust punishment, and we will work together to find the best possible case result. You need a lawyer who understands the high stakes in your OUI case, and our experienced attorneys will give you an edge over the prosecution. We have successfully represented Michigan clients in thousands of past cases, and we understand the tactics that work best in DUI and OUIL cases.

Our Approach to OUIL Causing Serious Bodily Injury Charges

We believe in the foundational right that every person is innocent until proven guilty, and will objectively defend anyone facing criminal charges in Michigan. We work to fight wrongful convictions and unjust punishment, and we will apply our aggressive, dynamic tactics to your case. You need an attorney who will investigate every detail of your case, rather than trusting the police report and other outside information, and our attorneys treat every unique case with special investigative attention.

Grabel & Associates is recognized as a top-quality Michigan criminal defense firm because we consistently provide matchless results for our clients. Our proven results demonstrate our ability to win in all types of criminal cases, and we will apply our defense skills to your OUIL case in order to earn an impressive outcome. Our attorneys combine for over 100 years of legal experience, giving us unique insight into the law and effective legal tactics.

Contact Grabel & Associates for OUIL Defense

Anyone seeking a criminal defense lawyer for alleged OUIL Causing Serious Bodily Injury can contact us right now, at our toll free number, 1-800-342-7896. An experienced case analyst is available to speak with you concerning the details of your case. You can even set up a free consultation with OUI trial lawyer Scott Grabel by filling out our online contact form. We look forward to collaborating on a comprehensive defense plan, and we will immediately begin utilizing aggressive legal tactics as soon as you contact us.