West Bloomfield DUI Attorney

If you were charged with a felony or misdemeanor it is crucial to retain an experienced Birmingham criminal defense attorney who will aggressively protect your rights, fight for your freedom, and pursue the best outcome possible. Birmingham Attorney Derrick E. George represents clients charged with a wide array of criminal offenses, including DUI/OWI, domestic violence and sexual assaults.

DUI/OWI

There are numerous drunk and drugged driving laws in Michigan, including:

• OWI – Operating While Intoxicated (often referred to as DUI)
• OWVI – Operating While Visibly Impaired
• OWPD – Operating With Any Presence of Schedule 1 Drug
• It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content level, or BAC, of .08 or higher
• High BAC – There are enhanced penalties for driving with a BAC of .17 or higher
• It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of .02 or higher

Penalties vary depending on whether it is the first, second third or subsequent conviction, the BAC level, case circumstances and more. A conviction can result in driver’s license suspension, jail, fines, mandatory classes, treatment and more.