DUI/OWI

Lake Orion ● Rochester ● Detroit Metro Area ● Oakland County

Michigan DUI/OWI Lawyer

Michigan's drunk driving laws are some of the toughest in the country. Drinking and driving related offenses are commonly known as:

• DUI (driving under the influence)
• OWI (operating while intoxicated)
• OUIL (operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor)
• OWVI (operating while visibly impaired)

These laws that were formerly full of loopholes have been "fine-tuned" by the legislature and contain increased punishment. If you have been accused of or charged with drunk driving, turn to an OWI / DUI/ OUIL / OWVI attorney at THE WOLF LAW FIRM. Our lawyers know the Michigan drunk driving laws and can help you understand your rights and defenses regarding this type of offense, and the resulting drivers license actions by the Secretary of State.

We utilize our years of experience to conduct our own thorough investigation into your case. Our firm strives to defend individuals against wrongful accusations by examining all aspects of the situation, including:

• Any blood alcohol content (BAC) results
• The procedure through which the BAC results were obtained and the tools used to take the sample
• The circumstances upon which the police pulled you over
• Any search and seizure issues that may apply
• Law enforcement procedures regarding interrogation

Whether you were drinking at a friend's house, the Palace, Joe Louis Arena, Comerica Park, Ford Field or the DTE Energy Theater, law enforcement is cracking down on individuals who drink and drive. Boaters are also under scrutiny, as OWI (operating while intoxicated) applies to individuals that are in control of watercraft on any of our area's many lakes.

Your first OWI / DUI/ OUIL / OWVI offense is usually a misdemeanor. However, this does not mean that you should take these charges lightly. Some judges are sentencing first offenders to jail and assessing significant fines and costs.  A third offense may subject you to a 5-year felony.

Fines, Court Costs, Michigan Secretary of State License Sanctions and Increased Insurance Premiums mandate that you obtain experienced and competent counsel.

Know your rights. Contact an OWI lawyer at The WOLF LAW FIRM today. Together with an experienced attorney at our office, you can explore your drunk driving defense options.