subject: DUI accusations in Michigan are a very serious offense [print this page] DUI accusations in Michigan are a very serious offense
DUI accusations in Michigan are a very serious offense. And it's become even easier to be arrested for drunk driving in Michigan.
In 2003 Michigan became the 44th state approve an .08 blood-alcohol content (BAC) for DUI offenses, whereas before an .10 BAC or greater was considered drunk driving while offenders between .08-.09 BAC were considered impaired drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration believed this BAC change would save 400 600 lives annually, and stats confirm Michigan deaths have gone down while arrests in Michigan have remained almost the same.
Nonetheless, these changes to Michigan law make it easier for you to be arrested for drunk driving and to face the full extent of the law. A first time convicted offender can face up to 93 days in jail, 360 days in community service and $500 in fines[JB1] . Second and third time offenders can face up to five years of jail time and fines up to $5,000. Plus in 2007, Michigan Governor Granholm signed into law legislation mandating that all those arrested for their third DUI face felony charges. Previously, all those arrested for a third drunk driving offense would only face felony charges if their third arrest occurred within a 10-year period.
As a Michigan citizen, it can be difficult to keep up with the changing laws and to know your rights. If you find yourself convicted of drunk driving in Michigan, trust the expert defense at Nessel Defense Law to your full rights and guide you through Michigan's legal system. Throughout Dana Nessel's 17 years of litigation experience in all areas of criminal law, as both a long-time prosecutor and a defense attorney, she has seen the Michigan legislation transform numerous times and she knows how to help you receive the best outcome possible.
Nessel Defense Law understands the changing drunk driving laws and they know the stiff penalties and embarrassment these accusations can bring upon you and your family. Drunken driving arrests are an extremely traumatic and humbling time for anyone accused of a DUI, and it takes a caring and compassionate attorney to help you through this extremely difficult time in life.
Moreover, understanding your full rights can be a cumbersome task if you're arrested for drunk driving in Michigan. It can be a difficult decision to accept or refuse the breathalyzer test during a police stop. But whatever choice you made, Nessel Defense Law will test the validity of the breathalyzer results and offer you Michigan's best legal counsel for DUI cases if you blew over the legal limit, and they will give you sound legal advice that can substantially cut down on the maximum jail time of 93 days if you refused the breathalyzer.
Don't place undue stress upon yourself by going through the tough times of a DUI case alone. Put your trust into Nessel Defense Law and let their expert knowledge and experience guide you to the best possible results in your drunken driving case.
