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Drunk Driving Being arrested for OWI is a serious event that has an impact on your life and the lives of those around you for many years to come. Often this is your first and only experience with a criminal charge and you are only too anxious to put the incident behind you as quickly as possible. Although pleading guilty may seem like the easiest and least expensive resolution to an OWI charge, the hidden costs are often far greater than the cost of effective representation of counsel. The ramifications for an OWI conviction remains long after you leave the court and go well beyond the sanctions imposed by the judge. Jail time, fines, costs, lengthy terms of probation, loss of driving privileges, and additional fines and sanctions by the secretary of state, are often the result of a poorly handled OWI charge. Automobile insurance rate increases alone can make legal fees seem trivial. In addition to the criminal sanctions, an OWI conviction can result in insurance rates that will double or triple for the first year alone, and your rates will remain higher than normal for at least 6 to 10 years following the charge. This can add up to thousands of dollars over the years as a result of this one event. The outcome and cost of an OWI charge all hinge on your defense. Unfortunately most people are not aware that they have options and often plead guilty. With the help of an attorney you can fight these charges. Not Just Another OWI Firm When faced with an OWI charge you need a law firm that can effectively handle your case with the highest level of confidence, discretion and professionalism to achieve the best possible outcome at minimal cost. Chapman & Associates are experienced trial attorneys whose understanding of the complexities and nuances of the Michigan OWI law can mean the difference between a conviction or a dismissal. We don't buy into the mentality that an OWI charge automatically equals a guilty plea and we don't accept the prosecution’s charges as truth or the police reports as gospel. Our goal is to aggressively fight to dismiss charges, reduce penalties and fines, and minimize the emotional and professional damage that comes with such charges. The Process We will meet with you to understand the legal issues surrounding your case and will carefully review all of the evidence in order to build a strategic defense on your behalf. We will fully investigate your case, challenge any unclear information, examine the police videos, review the maintenance and testing of the breathalyzer, scrutinize the administering of any on-site sobriety tests, and aggressively challenge any pretext for the initial stop leading to arrest. Our attorneys will focus on any weaknesses in the prosecution's case and take strategically aggressive actions to defend your rights. Possible Penalties
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