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Man sitting in car and giving his driving licence through the window. Visual concept for blog discussing how to get your license back after a dui/owi in Michigan.

How Do I Get My License Back After an OWI in Michigan

A drunk driving conviction in Michigan carries substantial penalties, including hefty fines and a mandatory driver’s license suspension. If you were convicted of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), also known as a Driving Under the Influence (DUI),… Read More
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Should I Take My Michigan OWI/DUI Case to Trial

Statistically, very few criminal cases go to trial. Most are resolved through plea bargaining. Nonetheless, anyone charged with a crime has the right to take their case to trial where the prosecutor must prove them guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. R… Read More
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Understanding Plea Bargaining in a Michigan OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Case

In Michigan and nationwide, most criminal cases are resolved through plea bargaining. While a defendant can always exercise their right to a trial, plea bargains play an important role in resolving criminal cases. A Michigan OWI Plea Bargain offers d… Read More
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Truck driving school and candidate training. Visual concept for a DUI/OWI blog discussing issues facing CDL holders with a dui or those seeking their CDL with a past DUI.

Can You Get a Commercial Driver’s License with an OWI/DUI in Michigan?

A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a specialized license that is required for people who wish to operate large vehicles like tractor-trailers, buses, and tanker trucks. Driving these vehicles demands a higher level of skill and responsibility d… Read More
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One drunk man sitting at bar counter, holding car keys. Visual concept for a criminal law blog discussing the effect of a dui/owi on employment.

How Will a Michigan OWI/ DUI Affect My Employment?

A Michigan OWI / DWI is a serious charge that can carry severe penalties. In addition to fines, possible jail time, and a driver’s license suspension, a drunk driving charge can have far-reaching, adverse consequences. You face harm to your reputat… Read More
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One drunk man sitting at bar counter, holding car keys. Visual concept for legal blog: Is Operating While Intoxicated A Felony In Michigan?

Is Operating While Intoxicated A Felony In Michigan?

Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) is usually a misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 93 days in jail, fines between $100 and $500, up to 360 hours of community service, vehicle immobilization, and mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Devi… Read More
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CDL Commercial Driver Inside of His Truck. Concept for: OWI Conviction With a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)

OWI Conviction With a Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL)

Drivers who hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are held to higher standards than other people on the road. This is particularly apparent when it comes to drunk driving charges. As a professional driver charged with a Michigan OWI, you face se… Read More
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Drugged Driving in Michigan (Marijuana and Prescription Drugs)

Even though Michigan has legalized marijuana for recreational use, drugged driving is still a crime. The crime of Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (OUID), commonly referred to as impaired driving or drugged driving, is treated similarly to an O… Read More
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Can The Police Access My Private Medical Information Following a DUI / OWI Arrest?

Your medical history contains intimate details about your life. In most instances, medical records, conversations between a doctor and a patient, and other medical information remain strictly private: the patient decides whether or not to share priva… Read More
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Stressed and tired woman at the wheel in her car worried she is getting a DUI/OWI Charge.

Defenses to DUI/OWI Charges

Michigan DUI/OWI charges carry harsh penalties, including fines, jail time, and suspension of your driver’s license. To defend against Michigan DUI charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. When you work with Elmen Le… Read More
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