DUI in the 41A District Court (Shelby Township)
What You Need to Know
If you've been charged with a DUI in Shelby Township, Macomb Township, or the City of Utica, your case will be heard in the 41A District Court in Shelby Township. This...
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DUI in the 52-1 District Court (Novi)
If you have been charged with a DUI — or OWI, as it is formally called under Michigan law — and your case is in the 52-1 District Court, the first thing worth knowing is this: you are in one of the better courts in Oakland County (and the...
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High BAC / “Super Drunk” in Michigan: What It Means, Why It’s Worse, and What We Can Do About It
If you've been charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) with a High BAC in Michigan — sometimes called "Super Drunk" — you're facing something more serious than a standard first-offense drunk driving case. Michigan law treats a breath or blood test result of .17 or higher as a separate, more harshly punished offense. The...
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Choosing a DUI Lawyer in Metro Detroit: What Actually Matters
If you've been arrested for drunk driving in Metro Detroit, one of the first things you'll likely do is search for a DUI lawyer. What comes back is a long list of names, and almost all of them will say the same things: experienced, aggressive, results-oriented. So how do you choose who...
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What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Michigan — and What Not to Do
After a DUI arrest in Michigan, the days that follow can feel overwhelming. The anxiety is real. The questions pile up fast. And the internet — as you've probably already discovered — is not particularly helpful, offering a mix of worst-case scenarios and vague reassurances that don't tell you what to do.
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The Stress of a First DUI — and Why Things Are Probably Not as Bad as You Fear
If you're feeling the stress of a first DUI in Michigan and running worst-case scenarios through your head — we want you to know something right away: that's exactly where most of our clients are when they first find us. The fear you're feeling is completely normal — and in most cases, it's...
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Getting a First DUI Reduced or Dismissed in Michigan: What’s Realistic
If you've been arrested for a first DUI in Michigan, the first thing you want to know is whether you can make the whole thing go away. That's completely understandable. Nobody wants a drunk driving conviction on their record, and the idea of just getting a first DUI dismissed in Michigan — like it never...
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What a First DUI Does to Your Driver’s License in Michigan
If you've recently been arrested for a first DUI in Michigan, you're probably worried about two things: jail, and what happens to your driver's license. And as we explain in our companion article on whether you'll go to jail for a first DUI in Michigan, the answer for most people is no —...
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Will I Go to Jail for a First DUI in Michigan?
If you've recently been arrested for a first DUI in Michigan, there's a good chance "am I going to jail?" is the first question running through your mind. It may have kept you from getting a good night's sleep, and it's...
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What Actually Happens After a First DUI Arrest in Michigan
If you are facing a first DUI arrest in Michigan, there's a good chance you haven't slept very well ever since. You're probably running through a hundred different "what ifs," and if you've spent any time on Google, you've likely come across a parade of law firm websites that are doing their level best...
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Typical Michigan OWI Penalties
A Michigan OWI conviction can lead to jail time, fines, license suspension, and long-term consequences that follow you for years. The exact penalties depend on whether this is your first, second, or third offense, your blood alcohol level, the location of the court, and whether anyone was injured.
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