Wayne County, Michigan, DUI/DWI Lawyer
Michigan's DUI laws are among the most unyielding in the nation. Drunk driving is known by many names in Michigan and throughout the country, such as driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), operating while intoxicated (OWIL), or operating under the influence, or UBAL/UBAC (driving with an unlawful bodily alcohol level/content). Nor matter what it's called, an arrest for an alcohol related motor vehicle crime is serious. A drunk driving conviction in Michigan can have devastating effects that may include your driver's license suspension or revocation, a conviction on your criminal record, and jail or prison time.
At the Michigan law firm of Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P., we understand that the mistake of driving drunk-even one time-can have repercussions that last a lifetime. Since 1981, our firm has represented clients charged with alcohol-related crimes in communities throughout the Detroit area, including the counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb. Speak with an experienced Wayne County DUI/DWI lawyer at our firm today. Contact us for immediate assistance. We offer the zealous representation necessary for a successful DUI defense.
A DUI carries with it major financial and social consequences. You may not be able to make a living for yourself or to provide for your family. Not only is there the stigma of being branded as a drunk driver, but there are numerous ways a DUI conviction can impact your life, including:
- Mandatory time in jail or prison
- Criminal record conviction
- Loss of driving privileges
- Loss of employment
- Inability to obtain student financial aid
- Increased insurance costs
- Substantial fines
- Mandatory alcohol treatment programs
- Community service/Probation
- Vehicle forfeiture/immobilization
In addition to the criminal aspects of a drunk driving case, our lawyers handle the practical occurrences resulting from a drunk driving arrest, including the following:
- Driver's license restoration
- First-time offenders/Habitual alcohol offenders
- Evaluations for substance abuse
- Attend hearings for Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD)
- Attend hearings for Driver License Appeal Division (DLAD)
Aggressive, Experienced DUI Defense
A successful DUI defense involves a thorough investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest and your case. DUI defense attorneys at Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P. have the experience and skill to defend our clients aggressively. There are inherent flaws in roadside sobriety tests, inconsistency chief among them. Was a faulty breathalyzer to blame for an inaccurate reading of your breath test? Did a police officer perform an illegal stop? We can help. We examine search and seizure laws to uncover important aspects of your case.
Drunk Boating
Boating under the influence (BUI) can be just as serious an offense as DUI. A BWI can affect your boating as well as your driving privileges. A Wayne County BUI attorney at our firm can help ensure the protection of your legal rights.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, drunk boating, OUI, DUI, DWI, vehicular homicide, or any other alcohol-related crime please contact us at Ribitwer & Sabbota today. We will explore all avenues of defense to arrive at your most favorable outcome.
Ribitwer & Sabbota, L.L.P. represents clients throughout Michigan, including Wayne County and the cities of Dearborn, Detroit, Livonia, Plymouth, Taylor, and Northville.
