Gratiot County, Michigan DWI Lawyers

The State of Michigan defines two offenses for drunk driving; Operating While Impaired - OWI and Operating While Visibly Impaired - OWVI. The laws were recently changed to make OWI the most serious drinking and driving offense in Michigan. Drunk driving is referred to as DUI - Driving Under the Influence in other parts of the country.

The specific offense depends on blood alcohol content. When at .08% or higher an OWI/DUI is charged. With a lower BAC but suspicion of impairment, an OWVI is levied.

Each offense is a crime and being arrested for driving while intoxicated in Michigan carries severe penalties. It is important to note that just because you've been arrested doesn't mean you are guilty. You still have rights and hiring a qualified and experienced Michigan DWI attorney will provide you with the best opportunity to challenge the case against you.

The Ithaca DWI Attorneys at The Nichols Law Firm have the legal skills and experience you need. They know the criminal justice system and Michigan DUI laws well, and will achieve the best resolution for your case. The Nichols Law Firm will review the arrest record to see if the police violated your rights, challenge physical evidence during evidentiary hearings, analyze the maintenance records of the breath or blood testing equipment and question the reason for the initial traffic stop. They will make the prosecution prove every point of its argument, and if they cannot, your case could be reduced or dismissed.

To learn more about your case and your legal options, contact the Gratiot County Michigan DWI Lawyers at The Nichols Law Firm by calling (800) 550-5892 or filling out the form to the left. The initial review of your case is free and there is no obligation.

A first offense of drunk driving in Michigan can result in loss of driver's license, fines, jail, community service and probation. The severity of the penalties are influenced by a number of factors, including blood alcohol content, causing an accident with injury, having a minor in the vehicle, having prior alcohol related traffic arrests or being a commercial driver. In more serious cases, the penalties could include mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device and alcohol rehabilitation.

The first step of a successful DWI defense is reviewing the charges with an attorney, so both you and legal counsel understand the case. After listening to your needs and outlining legal options, an appropriate defense strategy can be devised. Time is critical when it comes getting the best result, so contact the Ithaca DWI Lawyers with The Nichols Law Firm as quickly as possible and ask them for a free review of your case.

The Nichols Law Firm practices criminal law with a focus on OWI/DWI defense. The Gratiot County DWI Attorneys at The Nichols Law Firm work together as a team, combining the unique skills and experience to aggressively defend your rights and help solve your legal problems.

Selecting a DWI attorney is a very important and critical decision. In addition to professional legal guidance, the Ithaca, Michigan DWI Attorneys at The Nichols Law Firm offer personal customer service. They will be available throughout your case to answer your questions and provide you with updates. Every case is different but getting the best result for you is important to them, and no decisions will be made without first consulting you.

The Gratiot County, Michigan DWI Lawyers with The Nichols Law Firm enjoy helping their clients and rising to the legal challenge. It is why they became lawyers in the first place. Contact them now and ask for a free assessment of your case.

The Ithaca, Michigan DWI Lawyers of The Nichols Law Firm help clients arrested for suspicion of drunk driving throughout mid-Michigan.

Law firm principal, Mike Nichols, is one of the leading criminal defense attorneys and litigators in Michigan. He is the Chair of the Ingham County Bar Association Criminal Law Section and a member of the Ingham County Bar Association's Board of Directors, the State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law Section, the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense.

Wendy M. Schiller-Nichols believes both professional legal services and hard work are necessary to successfully defend a client. She graduated from the University of Memphis and earned a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Lawyer Schiller-Nichols is a member of the Ingham County Bar Association, the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association and.

Karen Phillips practices criminal defense and passionately fights for her clients. She earned an undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University and received a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated cum laude. While at the Cooley Law School, Ms. Phillips was actively involved with the Cooley Law Review; Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law; Moot Court Board; and Mock Trial Board. Karen Phillips is a member of the Ingham County Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan.

To request a free consultation, contact the Gratiot County Michigan DWI Attorneys with The Nichols Law Firm by filling out the form to the left or calling (800) 550-5892. After reviewing your specific case, they will outline your legal options and the fees for handling your case. There is no obligation so don't delay.

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