Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer BlogEveryone knows that a 3rd offense DUI case is a felony, and is serious. The last thing anyone needs is some lawyer going on and on about it, only to ramp up his or her anxiety even more. The good news is that, if you’re facing a 3rd offense, things probably aren’t nearly as bad […]
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DUI Driver’s License Penalties in 2nd and 3rd Offense Cases
What are the DUI driver’s license penalties for 2nd and 3rd offense cases? The explanation is rather straightforward, but almost always gives rise to more questions. Usually, people respond by asking things such as: “What about…” or “Is there a way to…?” The answers often result in a sense of frustration that’s expressed in responses […]
The 3 most Important Things About 3rd Offense DUI Charges in Michigan
A 3rd offense DUI case must be handled properly. There is a lot to that, but in this article, we’re going to keep it short. We’ll examine the 3 things that most affect what can and will happen to you. Of course, the first hope for anyone facing a 3rd offense felony DUI charge is […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 6
In part 5 of this article about 3rd offense DUI cases in Michigan, we wrapped up our examination of a person’s relationship to alcohol. There, we reiterated 2 key takeaways for anyone facing a 3rd offense DUI charge: First, the law (along with everyone in the court system, and just about everyone else in the […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 5
In part 4 of this article about 3rd offense DUI cases in Michigan, we briefly looked at the role of evidence. In particular, we saw how a lawyer can make things worse by not looking at the big picture before plowing forward and trying to fight a DUI charge without an intelligent plan. We then […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 4
In part 3 of this article about 3rd offense DUI cases in Michigan, we wrapped up our overview of the court process. We looked at both the similarities and procedural differences between a felony, 3rd offense DUI, and 1st and 2nd offense cases, keying in on the fact that the vast majority of all DUI […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 3
In part 2 of this article, we looked at the early court phases of a Michigan 3rd offense DUI case. We noted that in most instances (there are exceptions, like when a person is injured in an accident) things begin with arrest, and that the formal court process starts at the arraignment stage. We saw […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 2
In part 1 of this article about 3rd offense DUI charges in Michigan, we began by acknowledging the central importance of the evidence, and then, after reviewing the actual OWI law, boiled the relevant parts down into plain English. From there, we briefly looked at the potential driver’s license penalties. Here, in this 2nd part, […]
How 3rd Offense Operating While Intoxicated (OWI/DUI) Cases work in Michigan – Part 1
If you’re facing a 3rd offense DUI in Michigan, you already know it’s a felony, and that it’s serious; you don’t need anyone to make things worse by ratcheting up your anxiety. Fortunately, a 3rd offense DUI is manageable, and, if handled properly, doesn’t have to be the nightmare you may fear. This isn’t to […]
The Proper Handling of a 3rd Offense Michigan DUI (OWI) Charge
In our roles as Michigan DUI lawyers, we handle a lot of 3rd offense OWI cases. It’s a given that a felony DUI charge is serious, but it doesn’t have to be anything like the end of a person’s world, especially if it’s handled skillfully. As I often point out, success in a DUI case […]