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Super Drunk Law

A new DUI legal definition that took effect in 2010 expands the charges that police in Michigan may file against a driver arrested for drunk driving. Drivers who have more than twice the legal blood alcohol concentration may be charged under a new section of Michigan’s Vehicle Code commonly known as the “Super Drunk” law.

The Super Drunk law applies only to first-time drunk drivers, but the consequences are severe. Drivers convicted under Michigan’s Super Drunk law face enhanced penalties, including greater license restrictions, heftier fines and longer jail time.

If you have been charged under the Super Drunk law, you need a knowledgeable Michigan DUI lawyer who is skilled at handling serious drunk driving charges with the least disruption to your life and career. Call 313-915-5532 to speak today to a knowledgeable DUI arrest lawyer. For the quickest response at night or on weekends, please send an e-mail to Paul J. Tafelski’s cell phone or contact him directly at 248-563-5305.

A DUI defense lawyer who understands the impact a DUI charge can have

DUI defense attorney Paul J. Tafelski is committed to helping good people who find themselves in legal difficulty. Whether you made a mistake or have been wrongly charged, you need an experienced Michigan defense lawyer after a DUI / OWI arrest. Paul J. Tafelski, P.C., has been a criminal defense lawyer in Michigan since 1995 and helped many clients navigate the court system successfully.

An experienced DUI defense lawyer, Paul J. Tafelski, P.C., and his dedicated legal team have obtained Not Guilty verdicts in felony and misdemeanor cases. He is skilled at challenging questionable evidence, including unusually high BAC tests, and often is able to negotiate dismissals, plea bargains or sentencing agreements that allow clients to put a legal matter behind them and move on with their lives.

Michigan criminal defense attorney Paul Tafelski assists drivers charged with DUI, DWI, or OWI in Michigan, including, but not limited to Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Rochester Hills, Troy, Canton, Plymouth, Novi and Royal Oak, Oakland County, Wayne County and Macomb County.

What is the Super Drunk Law?

Michigan’s so-called Super Drunk law is a new legal definition of drunk driving that applies to drivers who have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .17 or higher—more than twice the legal BAC limit. The law prescribes more severe penalties for first-time DUI drivers with a high BAC, including an automatic one-year license suspension, a one-year breath ignition interlock requirement, and up to 180 days in jail. The Super Drunk law also requires convicted drivers to undergo a year-long alcohol rehabilitation program.

A driver required to have an interlock breath ignition device must pay for the installation of the device and monthly maintenance fees. The convicted Super Drunk driver is required to breathe into the ignition device before their vehicle will start. The device will not allow the car to be started if it senses .025 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath —the equivalent of one drink — or more. The device records the date and time of each test.

You do not want to go through the Michigan court system facing a charge under the Super Drunk law without the representation of a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer.  Defendants charged under the Super Drunk law are considered the worst drunk drivers by the system.  Their cases need special, experienced handling.  An experienced drunk driving defense attorney may be able to negotiate a deal to get your Super Drunk driving charge reduced to a lesser charge in exchange for some type of treatment or verification that no alcohol problem exists.

Hiring a qualified DUI lawyer can make all the difference after a Super Drunk DUI arrest in whether you go to jail or go on with your life.

A DUI defense lawyer who understands the impact a DUI charge can have

The Michigan criminal defense law firm of Paul J. Tafelski P.C. is committed to helping good people get past difficult situations. Paul Tafelski has been a criminal defense lawyer in Michigan since 1995 and helped many clients navigate the court system successfully.

A skilled drunk driving defense lawyer, Paul J. Tafelski has obtained Not Guilty verdicts in felony and misdemeanor cases. He is adept at challenging questionable evidence including unusually high BAC tests, and often is able to negotiate dismissals, plea bargains or sentencing agreements that allow clients to put a legal matter behind them and move on with their lives.

Call 313-915-5532 to speak to a knowledgeable DUI arrest lawyer. For the quickest response at night or on weekends, please send an e-mail to Paul J. Tafelski’s cell phone or contact him directly at 248-563-5305.

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Paul Tafelski has been practicing law in Michigan since 1995. He has a passion for helping good people out of difficult situations. For many years he has successfully led clients through the difficult and dangerous criminal justice system by listening to their problems, developing a plan to help them and executing that plan by using his experience and knowledge. In some DUI cases that means taking their felony or misdemeanor matter to trial. However, in most cases he was able to negotiate dismissals, plea bargains or sentencing agreements that allowed the clients to get on with their lives and completely avoid jail. The goal is always to obtain the best possible result for that clients unique situation. It sounds simple but requires having a lawyer that listens, cares about the client and has the specific skills, experience and relationships to get the job done.

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