Felony OWI in Michigan
Felony OWI charges are serious, and the stakes in court are high. With the possibility of prison and up to 5 years of probation, the need for an experienced, effective defense lawyer is critical.
There is No Room for Errors or False Promises
There is no more stressful time in a person’s life than being charged with a felony offense and facing jail or prison time. A felony OWI in Michigan can cause so much stress and anxiety that home and work life can become challenging. If you have recently been charged with a third offense, operating while intoxicated (OWI), you have a lot to lose, and you need the help of someone who will truly fight for you, not just say they will. With a great OWI Defense Lawyer, options for resolving a felony case that seems impossible can become possible.
A felony OWI conviction in Michigan can result in loss of employment, child custody, civil liberties (voting, gun rights, etc.), reputation, driving privileges, and much more. There is a waivable mandatory minimum jail term of 30 days and up to 5 years in prison. An experienced, effective defense lawyer can help you fight your Michigan OWI third offense and help you avoid potentially life-changing consequences. A judge has the discretion to waive the mandatory minimum jail sentence if the defendant completes a court-ordered rehabilitation program.
License Sanctions with a Felony OWI in Michigan
Two OWI convictions within 7 years or three within 10 years result in an indefinite revocation of driving privileges in Michigan. The only way to get your driving privileges back would be to appeal to the Secretary of State’s Drivers Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD) after a minimum of a year. Appeals to the DLAD for the restoration of a driver’s license are far more complicated than people can imagine. It takes a lawyer with extensive experience and a track record for winning to be successful.
The time frame for license revocation is not based on offense dates. The Michigan Department of State determines the 7 and 10-year gap provision based on dates of conviction. If the charges are reduced to a non-alcohol offense or dismissed, or the felony OWI conviction is sufficiently delayed, the driver can avoid revocation.
Hiring a Lawyer to Defend Alcohol and Drug-Retlated Driving Charges
Finding and hiring the best possible lawyer for a felony OWI 3rd can be confusing and stressful; however, working with the right lawyer is necessary to increase your chances of a favorable outcome. Depending on the circumstances of your situation, there may have several defenses. Still, you will not know unless you hire an attorney who has focused their area of practice on OWI defense.
LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. has helped many clients get their felony OWI charges reduced to less serious offenses in Michigan, including misdemeanors, and we have achieved acquittals and dismissals in OWI cases on many occasions. We have been among the most successful OWI defense firms in Michigan because of the following:
- Unique team approach.
- Staff with unparalleled experience.
- Investigators, experts, and consultants collaborate on defenses.
- Resources for a thorough investigation of all possible mitigating factors.
- Effective communication and prompt return of client’s calls and emails.
- Open disclosure of discovery, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Compassionate, respectful, and confidential representation.
- No bait and switch! You hire great lawyers and get the lawyers you hired.
- An unparalleled track record of success and client satisfaction in Michigan felony OWI cases.
- Award-winning and nationally recognized defense lawyers who are aggressive, effective, and not afraid to win!
Michigan’s Best Defense to Felony OWI Charges
If you would like a free consultation and confidential case evaluation regarding your felony OWI in Michigan, call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. We will take the time to talk with you, answer all of your questions, address each of your concerns, and work with you to develop a winning defense strategy. Using a unique team approach, we can consistently deliver results for our clients that are unattainable by most Michigan lawyers defending OWI charges.
Call us today at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation or complete a Request for Assistance Form. We will contact you promptly and find a way to help you.
We will find a way to help you and, most importantly,
we are not afraid to win!
