Anyone convicted of a drunk driving or an OWI offense will be subject to Michigan driver responsibility fees. These mandatory fees can be large, and prompt payment is required if you want to avoid a suspended driver’s license. Grabel & Associates can defend you in your Michigan OWI case or any other criminal case, helping you avoid unnecessary punishments for an alleged crime. Our attorneys have worked with countless clients to protect against the loss of driving privileges and the fees that can result from a drunk driving conviction. If you want to avoid harsh punishment for a driving offense in Michigan, contact a lawyer immediately.
We are dedicated to criminal defense, and will aggressively protect the rights and freedoms of our clients. Our lawyers combine for over 100 years of legal experience, and will utilize their wealth of knowledge to earn you an impressive case result. Whether you have accumulated points on your driver’s license or have been accused of a criminal offense, our attorneys will guide you through the legal process and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Driver responsibility fees are payments made to the Michigan Department of Treasury as a result of accumulated points on a driver’s license, or a criminal misdemeanor conviction for a traffic or vehicle offense. Failure to pay driver responsibility fees on time can result in a suspended driver’s license. Criminal penalties for alcohol-related driving offenses are already severe, and the prospect of additional fees for multiple years after conviction can be stressful. Grabel & Associates will work to do everything possible to fight unnecessary fees and wrongful conviction, so contact us immediately. If you have been accused of drunk driving, operating under the influence or liquor, OWI, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, or any other driving charge, we are here to help.
The first type of driver responsibility fee is a result of points accumulated on a driver’s license. These points can result from traffic violations such as speeding or failing to stop when required. If you obtain 7 points on your driver’s license in the two years following a conviction, you will be responsible for a $100 fee. Additional points on your driver’s license will result in enhanced fees, with 15 points resulting in driver responsibility fees of $500.
Other offenses can result in a second type of driver responsibility fee, often more serious than the fees resulting from driver’s license points. If you are convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) or another drunk driving charge, you could face a $1,000 annual fee for two years. Other offenses such as reckless driving, operating with alcohol present when underage, or operating while impaired can result in $500 annual driver responsibility fees. Driver responsibility fees must be paid promptly or a driver’s license fee suspension will take effect, which can result in additional fees for the eventual reinstatement of your driving privileges.
No matter what charges you face, Grabel & Associates will objectively defend you in every stage of your case. Whether you are accused of operating while intoxicated, eluding a police officer, driving on a suspended license, or any other driving related criminal charge, our lawyers will fight to protect you from conviction and possible fines. Driver responsibility fees can be a huge financial hardship, especially to someone dealing with legal fees and other necessary costs, We understand your concerns and will keep your best interests in mind throughout the criminal process, continuously fighting to better your result.
Our OWI attorneys in Michigan approach each unique case with an individualized strategy, and will thoroughly investigate the details of your situation before working together on building the best defense. Our Michigan criminal defense firm has been defending clients statewide for over a decade, and we will use all of our insight gained from hands-on experience to earn an impressive outcome in your case. We continuously consult with every client to ensure our dynamic legal tactics line up with your legal goals, and we are committed to always being available when our clients have questions or concerns about their DUI or OWI case.
We have proven our criminal defense skill in past DUI, OWI, OUIL, and other driving offense cases including CDL DUIs. Our proven results demonstrate that our attorneys know what works in Michigan courts, and we will employ innovative legal tactics in defending your rights and freedom.
Call us, toll free, at 1-800-342-7896 if you have questions about Michigan driver responsibility fees and how they might affect your criminal case. An experienced case analyst is available 24/7 to speak with you about the specific details of your alleged crime. You can also set up a free case consultation with trial attorney Scott Grabel. Grabel & Associates is recognized as a premier Michigan drunk driving defense firm because we consistently earn great results for our clients. Let us fight for you and protect you from severe driver responsibility fees.