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Drunk Driving

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DUI-OWI-Drunk Driving
Defense Experts

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THE best lawyers in the metro Detroit area for first time or repeat DUI/OWI/Drunk Driving Offenses

Top Rated
DUI-OWI-Drunk Driving
Defense Experts
Aggressive | Experienced | Trusted

THE best lawyers in the metro Detroit area for first time or repeat DUI/OWI/Drunk Driving Offenses

Get Legal Assistance for Your DUI-OWI - Drunk Driving Case

The Gary Sanfield Law Firm will aggressively fight for you in court. We will answer your pressing questions and provide same-day appointments with our attorneys that specialize in handling drunk driving cases. Call us for a free consultation or to know more about our DUI-OWI - Drunk Driving law service.

The Gary Sanfield Law firm helps people win back their lives 

In Michigan drinking and driving laws are very strict. A second or third offense is dangerous with a possible prison penalty and indefinite license revocation. In Michigan drinking and driving laws are very strict. A second or third offense is dangerous with a possible prison penalty and indefinite license revocation.

Individuals charged with Drunk Driving are often stigmatized and portrayed as irresponsible, dangerous criminals; however, the truth is that the people faced with these charges are often everyday, law-abiding, citizens who made a mistake. Our experienced attorneys win your case.

Top-Rated Attorneys to help you avoid jail - Keep your drivers license - Protect your freedom

Get in touch with the Gary Sanfield Law Firm for a thorough analysis of your case. Our DUI attorneys will quickly get your case under control to pave way for favorable results. Our DUI attorneys will make use of valid and relevant points to defend your DUI case.

DUI-OWI First Offense:

If you are charged with a DUI-OWI First Offense, count on our attorneys to fight for your case during every step of the court process. To get the charge reduced, avoid jail, and keep your license, there are legal options for a DUI-OWI first offense.

DUI-OWI Second Offense:

For DUI second offense, you will face 1 year in a jail term and your driver's license will be revoked indefinitely. If you are convicted within 7 years of a prior DUI, then it is a DUI second offense.

DUI-OWI Third Offense-Felony:

You will be imprisoned for 1-5 years if you are convicted for a third DUI which is a felony. Any two prior lifetime convictions support a third DUI, even if the convictions occurred in a different state.

Child Endangerment:

In Michigan, a DUI with a child under the age of 16 has enhanced penalties that do not necessarily fit the crime.

DUI-OWI Causing Injuries or Death:

The term Felony refers to DUI which involves injury or death of another person. Blood, breath, or urine tests will be analyzed independently and investigators will aid our defenses.

About Misdemeanor or Felony DUI-OWI - Drunk Driving

All DUI offenses are classified as either misdemeanor or felony crimes. In Michigan, a felony is an offense with a minimum punishment of 1 year. A misdemeanor is an offense that has a maximum jail component of 1 year or less. The DUI 1st and DUI 2nd offenses are misdemeanors. A DUI 3rd offense is a felony.

DUI-OWI Offenses Which We Fight

Our lawyers will defend you for the following DUI-OWI offenses:

We fight for cases where the blood test results doesn't show recent drug use or the blood / drug ratio is extremely low.
  • Alcohol
    • Even if you are a very good driver, exceeding Michigan's legal blood alcohol limits will get you booked for a DUI offense
    • "per se" cases are ones which do not require any proof
    • OWI (legal limit .08 to .16) and OWI with a High BAC/Super DUI (legal limit .17 or greater) are the most common per se cases that we encounter
  • Drugs - Police detect drugs by using blood test. There has been a 20% increase in blood testing, over the last 10 years.
  • Marijuana - If the blood test is positive, the police don't have to prove any presence of a Schedule 1 drug which include cocaine and marijuana
  • Prescriptions - The police need to prove impairment if you are charged with DUI after using legal prescription medications.

Learn More About DUI-OWI - Drunk Driving

DUI-OWI - Drunk Driving refers to cases which involve operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. You may also observe abbreviation such as OWI .08 (operating under while intoxicated), OWI w/High BAC .17 (Super DUI), OWVI (impaired driving) or OWPD (operating with the presence of Schedule 1 drugs, cocaine, marijuana).


The following is a detailed list of all DUI-OWI \ Drunk Driving offenses in Michigan:


Offense Maximum Jail
1st OWI (BAC .08 to .16) 93 days
2nd Offense within 7 years 1 year
3rd Lifetime Offense (Felony) 1-5 years
OWPD (Schedule 1 Drugs) 93 days
OWVI (Impaired Driving) 93 days
Any DUI w/Child Under Age 16 180 days
Super DUI, High BAC .17 or More 180 days
Zero Tolerance, under age 21) None
OWI Causing Serious Injury (Felony) 5 years
OWI Causing Death (Felony) 15 years

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Practice Areas:
DUI / OWI Defense
DUI / OWI SOS & Court Sanctions
DUI / OWI Alcohol Offenses
DUI / OWI Drug Offenses
When Can Police Stop a Vehicle?
DUI / OWI Proving Intoxication
Super DUI (High BAC .17)
DUI / OWI 1st Offense
DUI / OWI 2nd Offense
DUI / OWI 3rd Offense
DUI / OWI: Causing Death, Serious Injury
DUI / OWI Child Endangerment
DUI / OWI Zero Tolerance
DUI / OWI & CDL
DUI / OWI License Sanctions
DUI / OWI Tests & Refusals
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