Expert Grand Rapids Drunk Driving Attorney
Limit DUI Consequences & Protect Your Future
A DUI (officially known as an ‘OWI’ or ‘Operating While Intoxicated/Impaired’ in the state of Michigan) charge will significantly impact your criminal record and your future. Whether it’s your first OWI offense or your third, an experienced Grand Rapids DUI lawyer can help you fight charges, reduce your penalties, and protect your rights.
Benefits of Legal Representation for DUI
Working with an experienced Grand Rapids DUI lawyer can help:
- Limit your conviction
- Reduce penalties and consequences
- Reduce the length of your driver’s license suspension
- Lower the offense on your criminal record
- Ensure you have the best chance at employment and housing opportunities
Take the best first step in protecting your future. Provide some basic information in the contact form below. We will then connect with you promptly (typically in the next 24 hours) to set up a free consultation:
Already have a DUI on your record? Learn more here about how Mark Caldwell can make that go away.
How Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Mark Caldwell Can Help with DUI Convictions
Attorney Mark Caldwell understands the anxiety and stress that comes with an OWI offense. That’s why he offers a free consultation to help guide you and formulate the best course of action. Consulting with an experienced drunk driving attorney early in the process can protect your future.
Here’s how Mark Caldwell helps DUI clients:
By consulting with Attorney Mark Caldwell, you receive knowledgeable representation and strategic counsel to reduce the consequences of a DUI. He’ll help you get back on the road and back to a life you love.
Facing with a DUI/OWI charge can be scary and confusing.
The best thing you can do is schedule a free consultation right away. But it also helps to educate yourself about how the system works so you can feel confident about making the right decision.
What you should know about Michigan drunk driving offenses:
1st Offense
Low BAC Offenses (.16 or lower)
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) or Operating With Any Presence of a Schedule 1 Drug or Cocaine (OWPD)
$100 to $500 fine and one or more of the following:
- Up to 93 days in jail.
- Up to 360 hours of community service.
- Driver license suspension for 30 days, followed by restrictions for 150 days.
- Possible vehicle immobilization.
- Possible ignition interlock.
- Six points added to driver record.
1st Offense
High BAC Offenses (.17 or lower)
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) or Operating With Any Presence of a Schedule 1 Drug or Cocaine (OWPD)
$200 to $700 fine and one or more of the following:
- Up to 180 days in jail.
- Up to 360 hours of community service.
- One year license suspension
- The Secretary of State may issue a restricted license 45 days after the suspension starts if the person is otherwise eligible.
- Proof of installation of an ignition interlock device is required before a restricted license will be issued.
2nd Offense
Any combination, second offense within seven years:
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) or Operating With Any Presence of a Schedule 1 Drug or Cocaine (OWPD)
$200 to $1,000 fine and one or more of the following:
- Five days to one year in jail.
- 30 to 90 days community service.
- Driver license denial/revocation for a minimum of one year.
- License plate confiscated.
- Vehicle immobilization 90 to 180 days unless vehicle is forfeited.
- Possible vehicle forfeiture.
- Six points on driver record.
3rd Offense
Any combination, third offense within ten years (felony):
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) or Operating With Any Presence of a Schedule 1 Drug or Cocaine (OWPD)
$500 to $5,000 fine and one or more of the following:
- One to five years imprisonment.
- Probation with 30 days to one year in jail.
- 60 to 180 days community service.
- Driver license denial/revocation for a minimum one year.
- License plate confiscation.
- Vehicle immobilization one to three years unless vehicle is forfeited.
- Possible vehicle forfeiture.
- Registration denial.
- Six points on driver record.
