Macomb County, Michigan OWI/DWI Attorney

Michigan drunk driving laws stipulate three offenses that can be charged against a motorist for drinking and driving. They are: OUIL or Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor, UBAL/UBAC or Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Level/Content and OWI or Operating While Impaired. The offense charged is based on the level of blood alcohol content at the time of the arrest.

A driving drunk offense is also referred to as DWI or Driving While Intoxicated. Whatever term is used it is a serious offense with potentially life changing consequences. A first time conviction for OWI/DWI can result in spending time in jail, paying fines, losing your driver’s license, being required to pay high risk auto insurance and performing community service.

Being found guilty of OWI/DWI will also mean having a criminal arrest record. Besides making it potentially difficult to find or keep a job, and arrest record could keep you from traveling to Canada. With improved data sharing, Canada is more strictly enforcing its long held policy of denying entry to criminals. It does not matter what type of crime was committed or when it occurred.

Michigan uses a traffic point system to determine when motorists lose their driving privileges. Points are levied against you for various violations and if you accrue 12 points within two years, your license will be suspended. In most cases, a Michigan OWI/DWI arrest will result in a 12-point penalty and thus an automatic loss of license.

The above are just a few of the reasons why it is important to fight the charges against you. Macomb County, Michigan DWI Attorney Cecil St. Pierre can help. He will protect your rights and seek dismissal or reduction of the charges at each step of the legal defense process. He will try to weaken the prosecutor’s case, file motions to dismiss the case, challenge any evidence, review police reports for errors in policy and procedure and prepare for trial.

Warren DWI Lawyer Cecil St. Pierre will work to achieve the best possible outcome from your case.

Macomb County DWI Lawyer Cecil St. Pierre will also defend your driving privileges. If you are convicted of DWI in Michigan the Secretary of State’s office will move to suspend your license. Cecil St. Pierre can petition the Driver’s License Appeals Division on your behalf and try to have the sanctions waived.

For immediate help with your Michigan DWI and answers to any questions you may have, call Macomb County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyer Cecil St. Pierre at (586) 468-1800 or simply fill out the consultation request form to the left. The initial review of your case and discussion of your legal options is free.

About Attorney Cecil St. Pierre

Warren, Michigan DWI Attorney Cecil St. Pierre is an experienced criminal defense lawyer. He has worked both as a prosecutor and a defender giving him a unique perspective when preparing a defense strategy for you. Cecil St. Pierre’s knowledge of Michigan drunk driving laws and his courtroom experience can make a difference in the final outcome of your case.

Macomb County, Michigan DWI Lawyer Cecil St. Pierre is a member of the Macomb County Probate Bar Association, the Michigan Bar Association and the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. He previously worked for the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan and has been appointed Macomb County Public Administrator by the State’s Attorney General.

Warren DWI Attorney Cecil St. Pierre attended Wayne State University and Western Michigan University and graduated from the Michigan State University, Detroit, College of Law. He is listed on the National Registry of Who’s Who.

Contact Warren, Michigan DWI Lawyer Cecil St. Pierre by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (586) 468-1800. But do it now, as time is very important for developing a successful DWI defense.

Macomb County, Michigan DWI Attorney Cecil St. Pierre serves the following areas: Armada, Center Line, Eastpointe, Fraser, Memphis, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Richmond, Romeo, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Utica and Warren, Michigan.

Law Offices of Cecil D. St. Pierre, Jr., P.C.
2 Crocker Boulevard
Suite 202
Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043
(586) 468-1800
cdspjr@yahoo.com