In Clinton Township, the law does not tolerate underage drinking and driving, and anyone who is accused of operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol who is under the age of 21 should get in touch with an experienced Zero Tolerance defense lawyer right away. Grabel & Associates is committed to protecting wrongly accused underage clients, or who have had their rights violated in a Michigan DUI case. With our talented DUI attorneys on your side, you can fight back against driver’s license suspension, community service, fines, possible jail time, and other serious penalties. Our attorneys know what it takes to protect you throughout every stage of your legal battle, and we will commit as much time and effort as necessary to helping you achieve a great case outcome.
Our skilled defenders have the skill and experience needed to help you fight false allegations, expose police and prosecutor mistakes, and seek a beneficial case result throughout investigation, bargaining, and a potential trial. Under trial attorney Scott Grabel’s knowledgeable direction, our team will seek to utilize the most effective defense strategies in your case, and we genuinely care about your future and will keep your best interests at the forefront of your case throughout every stage.
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While the bodily alcohol content limit in most DUI cases is 0.08%, for persons under the age of 21 Michigan law states that there is no tolerance for alcohol consumption before driving. While technically this could mean any BAC over 0.00% could lead to criminal charges, usually charges are pursued in cases involving a BAC over 0.02%. This means, however, that a person under the legal drinking age can’t operate a vehicle after having even one drink, and anyone who does will need an experienced attorney to help them avoid unnecessarily harsh penalties.
There are very few exceptions to Michigan’s Zero Tolerance drunk driving law. If a person consumes alcohol for religious purposes, and is still under the legal limit of 0.08%, or if an underage person consumes alcohol for government work or educational purposes, he or she may be able to avoid criminal charges. It is very important to speak with an attorney, however, as these regulations are very specific and do not apply in many cases. In fact, even minors who return from drinking legally in Canada can face criminal charges.
While underage DUI offenses can’t result in quite as serious of penalties as a normal OWI conviction may, the potential consequences you could face are still extremely serious. Grabel & Associates is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to protect you as you battle back against harsh penalties, and as soon as you contact our team we will begin aggressively fighting to defend your freedom.
Provided your BAC remains under 0.08%, you could face up to $250 in fines, and 15 days of community service for a first offense, and a fine of up to $500 and up to 60 days community service for a second offense. If your BAC is over 0.08%, you could be convicted of OWI and face jail time, a misdemeanor record, and more.
While you might think you should just refuse to take a chemical test to avoid charges, you cannot only still be convicted but could face additional penalties for BAC test refusal. Speak with a lawyer before you take any action in your case and fight back against Zero Tolerance DUI conviction.
Our lawyers know what it takes to win in tough Michigan drunk driving cases, and we are committed to protecting Clinton’s accused, especially those with a long future ahead of them. Our proven results show how decisive it can be to have a skilled lawyer on your side, and our past clients will tell you that our attorneys honestly invest in every client’s unique story and care about their specific legal goals. Fight back against potentially life-changing penalties now with Grabel & Associates; we are available 24/7 to begin working with you.
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