If you were arrested for DUI, OWI, High BAC (“Super Drunk”), a probation violation, or another criminal offense in Troy or Clawson, Michigan, your case will likely be handled in the 52-4 District Court.
The 52-4 District Court is one of Oakland County’s busiest courts and regularly handles:
DUI
OWI
High BAC DUI
Criminal traffic offenses
Suspended license cases
Probation violations
Misdemeanor offenses
Drug offenses
Domestic violence charges
Because evidence begins developing immediately after an arrest, early legal representation can significantly affect the outcome of a case.
Matthew A. Fraiberg is a Michigan criminal defense attorney, DUI lawyer, former city prosecutor, and managing partner of Fraiberg & Pernie.
Licensed in Michigan since 1997, he has spent more than 28 years representing individuals charged with:
DUI
OWI
High BAC DUI
Felony offenses
Misdemeanor offenses
Probation violations
Suspended license offenses
Criminal traffic matters
Matthew Fraiberg regularly represents clients throughout Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, and Southeast Michigan.
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Matthew Fraiberg combines more than 28 years of criminal defense experience with prior prosecutorial experience and extensive familiarity with Oakland County courts.
Matthew Fraiberg’s practice is concentrated in:
DUI Defense
OWI Defense
High BAC DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Probation Violations
Criminal Traffic Defense
throughout Southeast Michigan.
The 52-4 District Court handles most DUI, OWI, High BAC, criminal traffic, and misdemeanor criminal cases arising in:
Troy
Clawson
The court regularly processes:
Second offense DUI
Reckless driving
Driving while license suspended
Drug offenses
Domestic violence offenses
Understanding local court procedures, probation practices, and judicial expectations can be important when developing a defense strategy.
Most DUI cases follow a similar process.
A police officer conducts an investigation and makes an arrest.
Photographs, fingerprints, and administrative processing occur.
The court determines bond conditions and future court dates.
Important evidence may include:
Datamaster records
Body camera footage
Dash camera footage
Police reports
Witness statements
Field sobriety testing
Blood testing evidence
Attorneys evaluate evidence, negotiate, and file motions when appropriate.
Cases may conclude through:
Dismissal
Reduction
Plea agreement
Trial verdict
Every DUI case deserves independent review.
Rather than focusing solely on a breath test result, Matthew Fraiberg evaluates:
Reasonable suspicion
Probable cause
Constitutional issues
Fourth Amendment concerns
Administration procedures
Officer training
Environmental conditions
Reliability concerns
Observation period compliance
Maintenance records
Calibration documentation
Testing procedures
Scientific reliability
Officer observations
Driver statements
Testing procedures
Investigation methods
Collection methods
Chain of custody
Laboratory analysis
“The strongest DUI defense often begins before the first court appearance. Important evidence should be reviewed immediately.”
— Matthew A. Fraiberg
“No DUI case should be evaluated solely by a BAC number. The legality of the stop, officer observations, testing procedures, and evidence all matter.”
— Matthew A. Fraiberg
“Many High BAC cases initially appear straightforward. Detailed review often reveals evidentiary issues that are not obvious from the police report.”
— Matthew A. Fraiberg
“Understanding how prosecutors evaluate DUI cases can help identify opportunities for negotiation and defense.”
— Matthew A. Fraiberg
A first offense OWI does not automatically result in jail.
Potential consequences may include:
Probation
Fines
Court costs
Alcohol education
Driver’s license sanctions
Testing requirements
Outcomes depend on the evidence, BAC level, driving conduct, prior history, and mitigating circumstances.
Second offense DUI allegations involve significantly greater exposure.
Potential consequences may include:
Mandatory license revocation
Enhanced penalties
Probation supervision
Treatment requirements
Possible incarceration
Early preparation is critical.
Michigan High BAC law applies when a driver’s BAC is .17 or higher.
Potential consequences may include:
Enhanced penalties
Ignition interlock requirements
Probation supervision
Alcohol treatment requirements
Driver’s license restrictions
Sometimes.
Certain cases involve issues relating to:
Datamaster procedures
Observation periods
Maintenance records
Calibration records
Officer compliance
Evidentiary reliability
Every case requires independent review.
Yes.
Potential issues may involve:
Observation period compliance
Datamaster maintenance
Calibration records
Operator procedures
Testing reliability
Some DUI cases involve:
Unlawful traffic stops
Constitutional violations
Evidentiary weaknesses
Investigation deficiencies
Scientific challenges
Whether dismissal is possible depends entirely on the facts of the case.
Potential outcomes may include:
Charge Dismissed
OWI Reduced
High BAC Enhancement Dismissed
Client Avoided Jail
Client Avoided Conviction
Reduced License Consequences
Reduced Probation Requirements
Reduced Sentencing Exposure
Every case is unique.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
The court takes DUI allegations seriously and evaluates each case based on the facts, evidence, criminal history, and circumstances involved.
The 52-4 District Court handles most DUI and OWI cases arising in Troy and Clawson.
Yes. Before entering private practice, Matthew Fraiberg served as a city prosecutor.
Former prosecutors often understand:
Charging decisions
Evidence evaluation
Plea negotiations
Trial strategy
Witness preparation
Yes. High BAC defense is a significant part of his DUI practice.
Yes. He regularly represents clients facing DUI, OWI, criminal traffic, probation violation, and misdemeanor charges in the court.
Early legal representation often helps preserve evidence and identify potential defense issues before opportunities are lost.
Matthew Fraiberg regularly represents clients throughout:
Troy
Clawson
Birmingham
Bloomfield Hills
Rochester Hills
Royal Oak
Oak Park
Waterford
Soutfield
Novi
West Bloomfield
Farmington Hills
Clarkston
Shelby Township
Clinton Township
Redford
Pontiac
Warren
Livonia
Oakland County
Wayne County
Macomb County
Fraiberg & Pernie is a Michigan criminal defense law firm representing individuals charged with DUI, OWI, High BAC, felony offenses, misdemeanors, probation violations, driver’s license offenses, and criminal traffic matters throughout Southeast Michigan.
If you were arrested in Troy, Clawson, or the 52-4 District Court, confidential consultations are available to discuss your situation and potential defense options.
Call Fraiberg & Pernie today:
(248) 986-2682
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Written by Matthew A. Fraiberg
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
28+ years experience
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Fraiberg & Pernie is an Oakland County criminal defense law firm focusing on DUI and OWI defense in Birmingham, Troy, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, Novi and Farmington Hills, Michigan.