Drunk Driving - OWI/DUI

Metro Detroit Drunk Driving & DUI Defense Attorney

Aggressive legal protection after a Michigan DUI arrest:
Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI / License Suspension / Habitual Offenders / Traffic Violations

A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrest is a very serious matter with very serious consequences: fines, high-risk insurance, license suspension and a permanent criminal record. Immediate legal representation after an accusation of drunk driving or DUI by Michigan law enforcement is vital to ensure that your rights are protected and evidence gathered to dispute the case against you.

At the Metro Detroit law offices of Stearns & Coppins, PLLC, our criminal defense lawyers are legal advocates whose sole job is to act in your best interest after a DUI arrest. Being charged with drunk driving does NOT make you guilty. It is the job of police and prosecution to put you in jail after the arrest and they may engage in questionable tactics to achieve that goal. At Stearns & Coppins, PLLC, our DUI defense attorneys will aggressively investigate the circumstances of your case and identify in order to negotiate reduced or dropped charges.

Drunk driving is a real problem on Michigan roadways with hundreds of people killed or injured each year. In an attempt to reduce fatalities, lawmakers have given law enforcement broader latitude to identify and prosecute possible drunk drivers. With a legal limit of .08, people who are not even impaired may find themselves facing serious criminal charges; in addition, police may be able to hold and charge individuals based solely on an opinion of impairment rather than any factual evidence.

At the law office of Stearns & Coppins our attorneys adhere to the principle that it is the job of every Michigan drunk driving defense lawyer to vigorously examine the methods and evidence being used against you, including:

Video Evidence: Video of the traffic stop and field sobriety test can be subpoenaed.

Field Sobriety Test (FST): The conclusion of police based on an FST can be challenged.

Breathalyzer Test: These tests are not always accurate and can be challenged.

Probable Cause: Probable cause of a traffic stop must meet certain legal standards.

Traffic Violations

A Michigan drunk driving arrest is usually accompanied by additional traffic violations related to reckless driving, driving under suspension / revocation and speeding and can result in immediate driver’s license suspension. A DUI lawyer from Stearns & Coppins, PLLC will provide comprehensive legal representation for all issues associated with the drunk driving charge and can assist in the restoration of your driver’s license after suspension / revocation.

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Being arrested on a Michigan drunk driving charge is a frightening and intimidating process made worse by police and prosecution who want only to see you put in jail. At Stearns & Coppins, PLLC, we will fight hard to keep you out of jail after a DUI charge and will act quickly and responsively to protect your rights and secure the best resolution possible according to the facts and the law.