Have you been pulled over and arrested for DUI or OWI in Lansing, Michigan or the surrounding areas? If so, you need an aggressive attorney on your side who can fight to defend your rights, your freedom and your driving privileges. You need the assistance of an experienced, competent, and tough attorney at Kronzek & Cronkright.
At our firm, our Michigan OWI defense lawyers know what it takes to effectively represent a client who is facing any type of drunk driving charges, including commercial DUI or under 21 DUI charges. The penalties for an OWI or DUI conviction are harsh and will increase depending upon whether this is your first, second or subsequent offense. Penalties may also vary depending upon your blood alcohol level and whether you were involved in an accident due to drunk driving.
DUI and OWI Penalties in Lansing, Michigan
In 2007, Michigan passed new legislation which removed the 10 year "look back period" for DUI (driving under the influence) and OWI (operating while intoxicated) charges. This means that any prior DUI conviction will count on a person's record, even if it occurred more than 10 years ago. This means that a Lansing, Michigan OWI or DUI defendant will face harsher penalties for new drunk driving charges.
Following are some of the penalties a driver may face for a Michigan DUI or OWI conviction:
First OWI Conviction
- Up to 93 days in jail
- Fines of up to $500
- Up to 360 hours of community service
- 90 day license restriction
Second OWI Conviction
- 5 days to 1 year in jail
- Fines of up to $1,000
- Up to 90 days of community service
- 90 day license restriction
Third OWI Conviction
- Felony charge
- 5 years license revocation (If all three were within the last 10 years)
- Maximum of 5 years in prison
- Fines of up to $5,000
- Up to 180 days of community service
Lansing DUI and OWI Defense Attorneys
Dont waste any time! Contact a lawyer regarding your Michigan OWI or DUI charges. You will have a better chance of avoiding maximum penalties, including imprisonment and heavy fines, if you work with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Contact Lansing, Michigan DUI attorneys at Kronzek & Cronkright if you are facing drunk driving, DUI or OWI charges. Call us today at 1-866-766-5245!
