Skandia, MI DUI and OWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Fight it. These cases are nearly impossible for the State to win at trial because of the science involved. The psychoactive metabolite in marijuana only stays in your system for a very short time after having smoked. If you are a regular smoker the test will show the inactive metabolite which can stay in your system for 45 days. This doesn't have any bearing on whether you are impaired. The state can't prove that you were impaired because of marijuana. It's their burden and they mostly can't reach their burden. Further, the cop that does the drug recognition evaluation (DRE) usually does it wrong and an expert can point out how wrong they are. For instance, the DRE cops are taught that one symptom of being under the influence of marijuana is a green coating on the tongue. This is ridiculous. Finally, there are studies which show that people under the influence of marijuana are not impaired. I know, for years you've heard people tell you they drive better when stoned. An defense expert can get those favorable studies in front of a jury.

You will need to resolve the case in Michigan. If you do not appear, a bench warrant will be issued. Consult with an attorney in Michigan to discuss your options.

you can tell the cop that you invoke your right to remain silent and that you want a lawyer - then do not answer any questions about the facts of the case (but you can provide your name, DL, and other identifying info) be polite, but firm you do not have to take a portable breath test you do not have to submit to field sobriety tests if arrested for DUI or DWAI, you can refuse, choose blood or choose breath test, but if you refuse you can suffer DMV consequences and the fact of the refusal can used against you at trial In response to your DUI Post: I am a criminal defense attorney with more than 15 years experience on DUI cases. If you would like to discuss your case, please contact me. Some important information- If you have been served with a Notice of Revocation, then you have 7 days to request a hearing. Please do that immediately by going to your local DMV office, tell them you got a DUI and you want to request a hearing. They will give you a form. DO NOT REQUEST THE OFFICER. We can do that later if we choose to, but most often it means you will lose. The receipt DMV gives you allows you to drive until the day of the hearing. Request a copy of the Expressed Consent Packet. Representation begins when client pays attorney an agreed upon retainer and returns a signed fee agreement.