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Bay City, MI OWI Attorney

At Gower Law PLC, our OWI attorneys in Bay City defend individuals charged with driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If we take on your case, we work tirelessly to protect our client's driving privileges.

An experienced Bay City OWI lawyer from Gower Law PLC can help defend, inform, and guide you through the difficult and complex process of pretrial rights and procedures, such as the Michigan Datamaster test, the legal proceedings involved in defending you, as well as the process for restoring your driver's license.

Have you been arrested for an OWI? Call Gower Law PLC today at (989) 244-4333 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our OWI lawyer in Bay City.

What Are The Penalties For OWI Offenses in Michigan?

Michigan law defines three levels of offenses involving drunk driving:

First Offense – If convicted of an OWI offense for the first time, you could face the suspension of your license for up to six months, several months in jail, heavy fines, and more.
Second Offense – If you are convicted of an OWI twice within seven years, you could be facing up to a year in jail as well as the loss of your driver's license.
Third Offense – If you have received three OWI charges, whether in the state of Michigan or somewhere else in the United States, your third offense will be considered a felony. If convicted, you could be facing up to five years in jail, the permanent loss of your driver's license, and much more.

Steps to Safeguard Yourself Against OWI Charges

Any person with almost any amount of alcohol in their system can be accused of driving while under the influence and receive a citation.

If you are driving after drinking alcohol, you are responsible for any accident that you may be involved in, regardless of the situation.

There are steps you can take to protect yourself against an OWI:

Obey traffic laws. This might seem like common sense, but you need to be on your best driving behavior to avoid an OWI. A Michigan police officer needs probable cause to make a traffic stop. Use your blinker, make a complete halt at that four-way stop, and go the speed limit. Although you might be following all of the rules, you may still get pulled over. Be prepared.
Be courteous. You see the blue and red lights flashing behind you. Pull off to the right side of the road and put both hands on your steering wheel. This action will help the officer feel comfortable about his/her safety. Roll down your window at the appropriate time to speak to the officer.
Keep important documents handy. Be sure to keep your insurance card and registration in a convenient place so you don’t have to search through your glove box. Ask the officer for permission before you reach for the documents.
Know your rights. Be polite, but be sure not to admit anything. You may want to be overly chatty to relieve anxiety, but resist this urge. Any admission will be used against you. You are under no obligation to provide the officer with any information beyond that on your driver’s license, vehicle registration, or proof of insurance.

The officer might ask you to step out of the car and perform physical tests. You are not obligated to perform these tests, and there isn’t a penalty for refusing to do so.

Politely decline this request.

In the event that you are arrested, be sure to exercise your right to an OWI lawyer in Grand Rapids or Bay City, Michigan, before you answer any further questions.

Effective OWI Defense Strategies Explained

When facing OWI charges, it's important to understand the various defense strategies that may be used to protect your rights and minimize the potential consequences. Our Bay City OWI attorney has extensive experience in defending clients against OWI charges and can provide legal guidance throughout the process.

Some common OWI defense strategies include:

Challenging the legality of the traffic stop
Questioning the accuracy of field sobriety tests
Disputing the reliability of breathalyzer or blood test results
Establishing a lack of probable cause for the arrest
Negotiating for reduced charges or alternative sentencing options

By working with a knowledgeable Bay City OWI defense attorney, you can ensure that your case is thoroughly reviewed and that the best possible defense strategy is implemented on your behalf.

Get in Touch with Our Bay City OWI Lawyer Today

Do not delay hiring our criminal defense law firm as soon as possible after you have been charged with an OWI. Contact our Bay City OWI lawyer today so that we can get started on your case right away.

Your rights are at stake!

Contact Gower Law PLC today to get started on your defense with our Bay City, MI, OWI attorney.

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