DUI Defense For Michiganders In Monroe
A DUI charge could put your future and your opportunities at risk. AtKershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC, we understand how profound the impact of a DUI on your personal and professional life can be. We are committed to protecting your rights and holding prosecutors and criminal courts accountable during your trial. We can provide you with a robust defense that challenges evidence from authorities and works to pursue the results you want out of your case.
What A DUI Conviction Could Mean For You
In Michigan, driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense. The consequences, whether your first, second or third offense, can be severe. We want to help you understand what a first, second or third conviction could mean for your goals, your opportunities and your future:
First Offense DUI
A first-time conviction in Michigan is typically a misdemeanor-level crime. It could leave you facing fines, license suspension, community service and even jail time. Additionally, a first-time conviction could result in a criminal record that could affect your ability to seek employment and housing.
Second Offense DUI
If you face a second DUI charge, the penalties can be even more severe than your first. Second-time offenses can also be misdemeanor charges. However, if your DUI also resulted in serious bodily injury or death of another individual, it could get bumped up to a felony charge. Those penalties can include longer license suspensions, costlier fines, and longer mandatory jail or prison sentences. In some cases, Michigan criminal courts may require you to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle.
Third Offense DUI
If you obtain a third DUI conviction in Michigan, it’s a felony. The penalties for a felony DUI include up to five years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines and extensive community service. A felony conviction will also have a lasting impact on your ability to find employment. If you are in a career like nursing, education, medicine or law, a third-time DUI conviction could lead to your professional license getting revoked. It could also significantly limit your ability to find housing.
Our experienced attorneys will fight tirelessly to protect your future and mitigate the consequences of a DUI on your life. Whether it’s your first or your third one, we have the experience and resources it takes to defend you against these charges.
How We Can Help You Fight Your Michigan DUI Charge
We’ve built a credible reputation in our community for helping people fight their DUI charges. A few of the ways we can help you with yours include:
- Challenging evidence from authorities: Police may have found a reason to arrest and charge you with a DUI. But does that mean they obtained that evidence legally? We’re not afraid to hold our feet to the fire to protect our Constitutional rights.
- Preparing a compelling testimony: You deserve due process in your criminal case. We can help you craft a credible and emotionally compelling testimony in your case that allows you to tell your side of the story and share your perspective on the events leading to your arrest.
- Cross-examining witnesses: Prosecutors may bring in witnesses or professionals to make their case and undermine you. We can hold prosecutors accountable by cross-examining their witnesses and professionals to determine whether their stories and assessments are legitimate.
- Challenging court procedures: Judges and prosecutors can improperly conduct criminal trials. If we believe the way things are being handled is unconstitutional, we will make our concerns known.
You can trust us to provide a tailored defense that meets your needs. Call us today at 734-241-3116 so we can start helping you with yours.
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We are dedicated to fighting for your rights and liberties in your DUI case. Don’t wait – let’s get to work. Complete our contact form to schedule an initial consultation today. You can also email us at [email protected].
