Repeat OWI/Felony OWI
Prior Arrests for Drunk Driving? You Could Face a Felony OWI
If you are convicted for a second offense of OWI or a felony OWI for a third offense, jail is likely and a lengthy loss of driving privileges is assured. You will need a trial lawyer with a strong record of beating the charges and reducing the consequences.
The Dorn Law Firm in Southfield, Michigan has represented hundreds of people accused of drunk driving in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties and across the Metro Detroit area. We are confident we can make a difference — maybe the difference between jail and your freedom.
Contact us immediately to protect your rights and learn where you stand. Criminal defense attorney Heather Dorn has provided aggressive representation in Michigan for 14 years.
Second Offense OWI
Any prior conviction counts, even if it was years ago, even if you were underage then, even if you pleaded guilty to a lesser offense of impaired driving. A prior refusal of a chemical test is also considered an OWI for purposes of a repeat offense.
You are facing the real possibility of jail time, and license suspension/revocation of at least one year. Ms. Dorn works hard to mitigate jail, probation and driving restrictions or prepare for trial, depending on the facts of your case.
Felony OWI (Third Offense)
Any combination of two past convictions for alcohol-related driving offenses pushes you into felony territory. You are facing either state prison or up to a year in county jail plus substantial community service. The court will levy thousands in fines, confiscate your license plates, revoke your license for a minimum of one year and possibly require an ignition interlock on your car when and if your license is reinstated.
Penalties are enhanced for severe intoxication, an injury accident or child endangerment. We make every effort to plead a felony OWI down to second offense (misdemeanor) or otherwise soften the consequences. We can often negotiate for less jail time and probation, shorter license revocation periods and mitigation of other penalties.
Fighting Your OWI
To prevail at trial or gain leverage for negotiations, our lawyers look for all opportunities to challenge the arrest. Was there probable cause for the traffic stop? Did the officer draw wrong conclusions from roadside sobriety tests or improperly administer the breathalyzer? Were there errors in the official BAC test at the police station or was the sample compromised?
Don't Let a Repeat or Felony OWI Ruin Your Life
Contact The Dorn Law Firm immediately at 248.438.8716. We take Visa, MasterCard, Discover and PayPal.
