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Operating with the Presence of Drugs

Driving while intoxicated is extremely dangerous, and Michigan law is structured in a way that cracks down hard on drug crime offenders. Unfortunately, Michigan police and prosecutors often obtain wrongful convictions in OWPD cases, creating a strong need for experienced Michigan OWI defense lawyers to defend accused offenders in OWI cases. If you have been investigated for Operating with the Presence of Drugs in, or have already been arrested for OWPD in Michigan, contact Grabel & Associates now.

Driving with Drugs in Your System– Michigan OWPD

When you face charges for driving with any amount of a Schedule I drug in your body, you will need an experienced DUI defense attorney on your side. Our criminal defense team has experience working in complex drug crime and traffic violation cases, and can fight to protect your constitutional rights while working to earn the best possible outcome in your case. We understand that you need to get back on the road as soon as possible and that you want to avoid jail time, fines, and other penalties, so contact our firm now. We will aggressively defend you in any stage of your criminal case and work to provide you with the most comprehensive and effective criminal defense strategy possible.

OWPD Law in Michigan for Driving Under the Influence

Grabel & Associates is a highly regarded Michigan criminal defense firm, and we defend criminally accused clients in DUI, OWI, OWPD, OWVI, and all other drunk or intoxicated driving cases. According to Michigan legislation, anyone who operates a motor vehicle in any area open to the public (including roads and parking lots) while under the influence of a Schedule 1 illegal narcotic is guilty of a misdemeanor crime for a first offense, and possible felony conviction for a third or subsequent offense. Schedule 1 drugs include amphetamines, peyote, ecstasy (MDMA), LSD, mushrooms, bath salts, salvia, and more. Contact our firm if you are accused of driving while under the influence of any controlled substance in Michigan and fight to protect yourself from harsh punishment.

Criminal Penalty for Operating With Drugs Present in Michigan

If you are caught operating a motor vehicle and have any amount of a Schedule 1 drug in your system, you can be convicted of misdemeanor OWPD. If convicted, you will face up to 360 hours of community service, imprisonment for up to 93 days, fines of up to $500, and additional restrictions such as driver’s license suspension or revocation. If you already have two DUI offenses on your record, a third operating while intoxicated or OWPD charge could result in up to a year in prison, along with increased fines, license revocation, and more. This law does not specify an amount of a controlled substance that must be present for a conviction, so you can still be convicted even if you did not know there were drugs present in your system. The law also does not provide a specific way for police or prosecutors to determine if a drug was present or how much of a drug was present while the person was driving. These omissions in the law make it even more crucial to hire the best Michigan criminal defense lawyer for your case.

OWI Lawyer Defending Clients in Criminal Drug Intoxication Cases in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Throughout Michigan

Grabel & Associates has experience defending clients in pre-file cases and throughout criminal investigations, protecting the rights of Michigan’s accused while building a strong defense for future stages of the criminal process. If you already have a conviction on your record, contact our premier law firm now and find out more about your post-conviction options. Our effective criminal defense approach has proven effective in thousands of past criminal cases, and our lawyers’ ability to consistently earn the best results is unrivaled.

Our Approach to Driving While Intoxicated Charges

Without a lawyer, your future could be in jeopardy, and you could lose your driver’s license, personal property, and other aspects of your freedom for no reason. We will fully evaluate your criminal case and help you understand the best possible outcomes available to you. You can retain full control of your legal action and work to the result you want, while our attorneys give you the means to carry out those actions and achieve your legal goals in every stage of your case. Hire the best Michigan criminal defense lawyers with experience in DUI, OWI, and OWPD cases as well as drug possession, trafficking, and other drug crime cases. Contact us now if you have a Medical Marijuana Card and have been charged with a DUI for driving with Marijuana in your system. A recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling allows for medical marijuana users to operate a vehicle with marijuana in their system so long as they are not impaired.

Grabel & Associates is a highly acclaimed Michigan criminal defense firm, and our talented attorneys combine for over 100 years of legal experience. If you need the best Michigan attorney for Operating with the Presence of Drugs charges, contact our firm any time of day, any day of the week. We are always available for clients and will build an individualized criminal defense strategy tailored to your unique drug crime case.

Contact Scott Grabel for DUI Defense in Michigan

Call 1-800-342-7896 now for a free consultation with an experienced case analyst and find out more about our proven criminal defense approach. Don’t settle for less than the best with your future on the line, our lawyers are ready to begin aggressively fighting for your freedom in courts statewide. Contact us online and ask to set up a free consultation with trial attorney Scott Grabel, or call us any time of day. Protect your rights and guard your future against harsh criminal punishment, contact Scott Grabel and the experienced criminal defense team at our renowned firm right now.


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