Bloomfield Township
Third DUI Attorneys
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If you have been charged with a third DUI/OWI in Michigan, a conviction can lead to extremely harsh penalties. However, having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side can help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
A 3rd DUI offense can lead to felony charges on your record. Discuss your case with our legal team today.
At Fraiberg & Pernie, we have 35 years of collective legal experience providing our clients with effective and personalized legal solutions for the most complex criminal cases. Our legal team consists of a former prosecutor and former police officer, which gives our clients an advantage in the courtroom and throughout the legal process.
Third OWI & OWVI Penalties
While a first or second OWI or OWVI are generally misdemeanor offenses, a third OWI offense charged within a 7-year period is classified as a felony offense.
A third OWI conviction can result in the following penalties:
- 1 to 5 years imprisonment
- Possible probation
- A minimum of 30 days in jail
- 60 to 180 days of community service
- Fines not exceeding $5,000
- License plate confiscation
- Vehicle immobilization for 1 to 3 years
- Possible vehicle forfeiture
- Vehicle registration denial
- 6 points added to the offender’s driving record
- Driver Responsibility Fee of $1,000
- Possible SOS penalties, which may include driver’s license revocation and denial if there are 2 convictions within 7 years or 3 convictions within 10 years. The minimum period of revocation and denial is 1 year (minimum of 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years)
Our defense lawyers can help you navigate your legal process, schedule your free case review now to get started!
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Our legal team can put that knowledge to work for you. We know how important it is to act quickly in these matters, and we offer clients same-day appointments and no-cost case consultations.