DUI

Grand Rapids Michigan DUI Defense Lawyers

Whether your were charged with a first offense, second offense or third offense DUI, whether you were far over the BAC limit or barely over the borderline, the State of Michigan takes charges of drunk driving very seriously. You face heavy fines, potential jail time and a long-term license suspension. If you have been charged with DUI, it is very important that you put forth a strong drunk driving defense strategy to protect your rights.

At Willis & Willis, PLC, our drunk driving defense attorneys provide aggressive defense against DUI charges. We will put every aspect of the prosecution's case against you to the test. If we cannot defeat your charges entirely, we are skilled at plea bargaining with the prosecution and we will do everything possible to have your penalties reduced.

To schedule a free initial consultation, call us toll free at 866-676-6190. You may also contact our offices online and we will respond promptly. Student and military discounts are available!

Handling a Wide Variety of Charges Alcohol-Related Charges

Michigan has a number of statutes outlining violations that involve operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a chemical intoxicant including drugs or alcohol. Our attorneys have the experience necessary to handle charges such as:

• Driving under the influence (DUI)
• Operating while intoxicated (OWI) (First, second and third offenses)
• Operating while visibly impaired (OWVI) (First, second and third offenses)
• Operating with any presence of a drug (OWPD)
• Driving while license suspended (DWLS) or revoked
• OWI, OWVI, OWPD or DWLS causing serious injury or death
• Open intoxicants in a motor vehicle
• Boating under the influence (BUI)
• Minor in possession (MIP) of alcohol

Refusing a BAC Test

The consequences for refusing a BAC test depend on which test you refuse. If the officer conducts a variety of filed sobriety tests (like walking in a straight line, or following the officer's fingertips with your eyes), then attempts to give you a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT - a handheld breath test used by officers away from the station), it may be in your interests to refuse.

Evidence gathered from a PBT is not admissible in court. However, if the PBT says your BAC is above the legal limit, the officer can take you to the station to administer a more reliable blood test. The penalties for refusing a PBT are usually less than $200. You will incur no points on your license and it will not threaten your ability to drive.

However, if you fail the field sobriety tests and the police take you to the station for a "Datamaster" breath test, the penalties for refusing this test are comparable to an actual DUI. It is not advisable.

Dedicated Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights

Our drunk driving defense lawyers will examine your case from every angle to find weaknesses in the DUI charges against you. We will do everything we can to help you reduce your charges, keep points off your license, protect your ability to drive and keep you out of jail.

If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss DUI charges, contact us any time.