DWI Lawyer in Troy

Types of OWI Cases & Penalties

The penalties for a conviction are determined by the circumstances of the alleged offense. Cases which involve special circumstances, such as OWI with injury or underage OWI charges, are often punished more severely. In addition, Michigan has an OWVI, or Operating While Visibly Impaired charge, which can lead to other penalties for an conviction. Our Troy criminal defense attorney can meet with you to explain the charges you are facing and help you explore your options.

• Depending on the nature of the offense, you could face the following consequences:
• 1st offense: $100-$500 of fines, up to 93 days in jail, up to 6 months license suspension, and a possible IID installation.
• 2nd offense: $200-$1,000 of fines, 5 days to 1 year in jail, at least 1 year of license suspension, possible community service, and required IID installation.
• 3rd offense: $200-$1,000 of fines, 30 days to 5 years in jail, at least 1 year of license suspension, and required IID installation.

OWI Defense Attorney in Troy

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence, known as "operating while intoxicated" or OWI in Michigan, you may feel that your situation is hopeless and nothing can be done. However, with the right legal advocate on your side, you can have a chance to fight your charges. At the Law Office of John N. Elliott, we represent all OWI cases, from first-time charges to multiple offenses.

Request a Free Case Consultation

Our firm is led by Troy criminal defense attorney John N. Elliott, who has years of experience as a trial attorney in the state of Michigan. If you are in need of legal representation against a DUI charge, you can count on our firm to advocate for you. We have the courtroom experience, extensive legal knowledge, and resources which you need on your side during this difficult time.

Give us a call now at (248) 846-0009 for a free case evaluation. We return phone calls within one business day.