FRAIBERG & PERNIE
If you were arrested for DUI or OWI anywhere in Wayne County, your case is already moving.
Police reports are being finalized.
Bodycam footage may be preserved—or overwritten.
Prosecutors are evaluating charges.
Driver’s license consequences may already be developing.
A DUI arrest in Wayne County can affect your:
Driver’s license
Employment
Professional reputation
Insurance costs
Criminal record
Future opportunities
A DUI arrest is serious.
But it does not automatically mean conviction.
Early action matters.
Fraiberg & Pernie → DUI Defense Law Firm
Matthew A. Fraiberg → Wayne County DUI Lawyer / Former Prosecutor
Practice Area → DUI / OWI Defense
Region → Wayne County, Michigan
Common Charges → OWI, High BAC, Repeat DUI, Drugged Driving
Primary Risks → License suspension, probation, criminal record
Wayne County courts move fast.
Many DUI defendants assume the case will be decided at trial.
In reality, many DUI outcomes are shaped much earlier.
Important leverage often comes from what happens in the first days after arrest.
That includes:
Evidence preservation
Video review
License planning
Bond compliance
Early negotiations
Delay can cost opportunities.
Most DUI clients ask the same questions.
Not necessarily.
Many first-offense DUI cases resolve without extended incarceration.
Possibly.
License sanctions may begin quickly.
Sometimes.
Some cases are reduced due to legal or evidentiary weaknesses.
Usually, many people benefit from speaking with counsel first.
Panic is understandable.
Strategy matters more.
Matthew A. Fraiberg has practiced criminal law in Michigan since 1997.
His background includes:
Former City Prosecutor
Former Judicial Clerk
Former Assistant Legal Research Clerk
28+ years of criminal defense experience
He has handled thousands of criminal and DUI matters throughout Southeast Michigan.
His core question in every DUI case:
That evidence-first approach often creates leverage for:
Reduction
Dismissal
Better plea negotiations
Stronger trial defense
Fraiberg & Pernie represents clients throughout:
Detroit
Livonia
Dearborn
Dearborn Heights
Westland
Taylor
Canton
Plymouth
Wayne
Redford
Romulus
Inkster
Garden City
Allen Park
Southgate
Wyandotte
Lincoln Park
Trenton
and surrounding Wayne County communities.
One of the biggest misconceptions about DUI defense is that cases are won in court at trial.
Most are influenced much earlier.
Critical evidence often includes:
Police reports
Dashcam footage
Bodycam footage
Field sobriety testing
Breath test records
Blood test procedures
Witness statements
Many successful outcomes begin by finding weaknesses before prosecutors fully build the case.
Strong DUI defense rarely depends on one argument.
It usually involves multiple attack points.
Police generally need lawful grounds to stop a vehicle.
Illegal stops can weaken the case.
Did officers have sufficient grounds to arrest?
Weak observations matter.
Important questions include:
Were tests administered correctly?
Were instructions clear?
Were medical issues involved?
Did road/weather conditions affect performance?
These tests are often subjective.
Potential issues include:
Calibration records
Observation period compliance
Maintenance logs
Testing procedures
Breath testing is not automatically reliable.
Potential issues may include:
Collection procedure
Lab handling
Chain of custody
Scientific reliability
Small flaws can matter.
Bodycam and dashcam footage often reveal details missing from written reports.
Video can change cases.
Fraiberg & Pernie handles DUI cases throughout Wayne County courts.
One of Michigan’s busiest criminal courts.
Known for structured DUI supervision.
Frequently handles OWI and High BAC cases.
Known for active probation oversight.
Regularly handles alcohol-related driving offenses.
Handles many DUI and High BAC matters.
Each court operates differently.
Court-specific strategy matters.
For many people, driving is the biggest concern.
Potential consequences include:
License suspension
Restricted driving
Ignition interlock
Implied consent penalties
Secretary of State sanctions
Revocation for repeat offenses
License consequences often move separately from the criminal case.
Address them early.
Potential outcomes may include:
Reduction to OWVI
Reduced penalties
Negotiated resolution
Dismissal in some cases
Every case depends on:
Evidence
Court
Prior record
Legal issues
Defense strategy
Avoid:
Statements become evidence.
Creates immediate problems.
Judges take this seriously.
Noncompliance hurts negotiations.
Social media damages cases.
Delay reduces options.
DUI cases involve technical evidence and significant legal consequences.
Possibly, depending on sanctions.
Not necessarily.
Potentially, yes.
Sometimes.
Clients often choose Fraiberg & Pernie because of the firm’s focus on:
DUI defense
Driver’s license protection
Aggressive evidence review
Strategic negotiations
Trial preparation
Court-specific representation
The goal is not simply defending a DUI charge.
The goal is protecting your:
Record
License
Career
Reputation
Future
If you were arrested for:
DUI
OWI
High BAC DUI
Drugged driving
Implied consent violations
Your case has already begun.
Evidence is being preserved—or lost.
License consequences may already be developing.
Prosecutors are already evaluating the case.
The earlier your defense begins, the more opportunities may exist to challenge the evidence, protect your driving privileges, and improve your outcome.
Call (248) 986-2682 for a confidential consultation.
Call (248) 986-2682 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Related Michigan DUI Resources
Ultimate Guide to Michigan DUI Law
Michigan DUI Penalties
Best DUI Lawyers in Michigan
Wayne County OWI | DUI Court Guide
Written by Matthew A. Fraiberg
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney
28+ years experience
Written by: Matthew Fraiberg
Reviewed by: Eric Pernie
Jurisdiction: Michigan