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DUI Defense For Michiganders In Monroe

A DUI charge could put your future and your opportunities at risk. At Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC, we understand how profound the impact of a DUI on your personal and professional life can be. We protect your rights, provide a robust defense, and challenge prosecutors.

What A DUI Conviction Could Mean For You

A DUI can come with severe consequences in Michigan, whether it’s your first or third. We want to help you understand what a first, second or third conviction could mean for 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 community service. A felony conviction will also have a lasting impact on your ability to find employment. If you are in a career like education, medicine or law, a third DUI conviction could lead to your professional license getting revoked. It could also limit your ability to find housing.

Our experienced attorneys will fight tirelessly to protect your future and mitigate the consequences of a DUI charge. Whether it’s your first or your third, 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. 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 them accountable to protect your Constitutional rights.
  • Preparing a compelling testimony: You deserve due process in your criminal case. We can help you craft a credible and compelling testimony that lets you tell your side of the story.
  • Cross-examining witnesses: Prosecutors may bring in witnesses or professionals to make their case. We can hold prosecutors accountable by cross-examining their witnesses and professionals to assess the credibility of their statements.
  • Challenging court procedures: Judges and prosecutors can improperly conduct criminal trials. We will make our concerns known if we believe they’re acting unconstitutionally.

We can tailor our defense strategy to 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. Visit our contact form to schedule an initial consultation today. You can also call us at 734-636-0960.