Oakland County, Michigan, DUI/DWI Lawyer

At the Michigan law firm of Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P., we understand that poor judgment in a single instance can mean repercussions for a lifetime. For more than 25 years our DUI/DWI defense lawyers have effectively represented clients statewide who have been charged with alcohol-related crimes. Contact us to speak with an Oakland County DUI attorney who can provide zealous representation for a successful DUI defense.

Michigan DUI laws

Michigan's drunk driving laws are among the most unyielding in the nation. A drunk driving conviction in Michigan, which sometimes is referred to as driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWIL), or the acronyms of OUI (operating under the influence), UBAL/UBAC (driving with an unlawful bodily alcohol level/content), can have disastrous effects that can include the suspension or revocation of your driver's license, criminal conviction, and a jail or prison sentence.

Experienced, Aggressive DUI Defense

Successful DUI defense requires a detailed investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest and your DUI case. DUI defense attorneys at Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P. have the experience and skill to aggressively defend your rights. There are inherent flaws in roadside sobriety tests, inconsistency chief among them. We explore all avenues of defense to uncover critical aspects of your case. We examine search and seizure laws and learn all we can about your case to determine whether an illegal stop, or other violations of your rights, prompted your DUI arrest.

A DUI or DWI can have serious consequences - both financial and social. You may not be able to earn a living or to take care of your family. In addition to the stigma of being branded as a drunk driver, a DUI conviction can negatively impact your life in countless ways, including:

• Mandatory jail or prison time
• Conviction / Criminal record
• Driver's license suspension/revocation
• Job loss
• Cannot obtain student financial aid
• Increased insurance premiums
• Hefty fines
• Programs for alcohol treatment
• Probation or Community service
• Vehicle forfeiture/immobilization

In addition to the criminal aspects of a DUI, we handle the practicalities that follow a drunk driving arrest, including:

• Driver License Appeal Division (DLAD) hearings
• Driver's license restoration
• Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD) hearings
• Substance abuse assessments
• Habitual offenders

Drunk Boating

Boating under the influence (BUI) is every bit as serious an offense as DUI. A BWI can affect not only your boating privileges but your license to drive as well. If you have been arrested for drunk boating, a skilled Oakland County BUI lawyer at our firm can help ensure that your legal rights are protected.

If you or someone you know has been arrested for drunk driving, boating while intoxicated, OUI, DUI, DWI, vehicular homicide, or any crime involving alcohol, contact a DUI defense lawyer at Ribitwer & Sabbota today. We will explore all avenues of defense to ensure your best outcome.

Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P. represents clients throughout Michigan, including Oakland County and the cities of Southfield, Pontiac, Madison Heights, Troy, and Novi.