OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OR IMPAIRED – THIRD OFFENSE FELONY
Passionate, Zealous and Dedicated Defense of OWI or DUI Third Offense Charges
If you or a loved one is charged or accused with committing a third offense alcohol or drug related driving offense, you need the best possible attorney who will tirelessly and passionately find a way to help. These felony cases are treated in many counties in Michigan like capital crimes and the defendants are treated like second-class citizens. At LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. we will not allow our clients to be dehumanized and disrespected by the court system. We recognize how serious these cases are; however, we will not be intimidated by prosecutors or judges and we will stop at nothing to achieve the best possible result for our clients.
It is important to understand that just because you may be charged with OWI or DUI Third Offense, it does not mean you have to be convicted of that offense. With the right defense, you may be able to challenge the evidence against you, move for a dismissal because of a constitutional violation and maybe even avoid a conviction. Even in those cases where a Motion to Dismiss or Motion to Suppress are not appropriate, an experienced, respected OWI trial lawyer can often achieve an extraordinary result through persuasive, determined negotiation. Often times, jail or prison can be avoided all together.
A third alcohol, drug or controlled substance driving offense (3 within a lifetime) charge can result in 1 to 5 years of incarceration in the Michigan Department of Corrections, or probation with 30 days to 1 year in jail and 60 to 180 days community service. The potential fine can range from $500 - $5,000. The court also has the authority to immobilize the vehicle or order that the vehicle be forfeited under certain circumstances. The court could also consider rehabilitative programs and order that the person complete such programs. In addition, there are driver’s license sanctions that would be imposed by the Secretary of State.
At LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C., we are some of the most experienced OWI attorneys handling cases in Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, Livingston County, Washtenaw County and throughout Michigan. The two partners, Loren Dickstein and Randy Lewis, have almost 40 years of collective experience handling 1,000’s of alcohol related cases.
If you or a loved one is charged with an alcohol related offense, OWI, OWID, DWI, OUIL, UBAL, DUI, etc…, please call us at (248) 263-6800 for a free consultation. You can use our request for assistance form and we will contact you directly. We will find a way to help and, most importantly, we are not afraid to win!
