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Frequently Asked Questions about DUI in Michigan

What do police officers in Michigan look for regarding drunk drivers?
Some drunk drivers are arrested after a routine traffic stop. Others are stopped for erratic driving. Still others are arrested at a DUI checkpoint. Read More.

Can I reject a roadside breath test or other field sobriety tests?
If police stop you in Michigan and the officer suspects that you have been drinking and driving, the officer may ask you to submit to a preliminary breath test or series of field sobriety tests. Read More.

If a police officer asks me if I have been drinking, how should I answer?
Be polite to the police officer while respectfully declining to cooperate. Stay calm. The law does not require you to help the police officer conduct a DUI investigation.  Read More.

Can I be charged with manslaughter due to driving under the influence?
If you have been charged with drunk driving after a traffic accident in which another person died, you will likely face a felony charge of manslaughter or OUIL / OWI Death. Read More.

Can I represent myself after being charged with A DUI / OWI?
Michigan law allows a driver arrested for drunk driving to represent himself or herself in court proceedings after a DUI / OWI arrest. Read More.

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Client Charged with OWI 2nd. Jury Trial. Reliability of Datamaster challenged and client found Not Guilty. Royal Oak, MI Should I ever find myself in a precarious situation again you’re my guy! Thanks for everything. CC, Wayne County Thank you for your eagerness towards my cousins case. It was a pleasure working with you. SI, Oakland County Client charged with OWI. Evidence challenged. Case dismissed following evidentiary hearing. Detroit, MI You really helped us through a tough situation and got us the best possible outcome. The way you handled the situation, we ... RS, Bloomfield Hills Once again Thanks for your expertise with this matter. I think you did a great job! DB, Rochester Hills Client charged with OWI. Following plea to Impaired client sentenced to fines and costs. No probation. Troy, MI Client charged with OWI 2nd. Charged reduced to Careless driving following evidence challenge. Macomb County, MI Thank you for guiding me through one of the worst events of my life. I hope I never see you again. ( I mean that as nicely ... JG, Berkley Client charged with OWI First. Blew .08/.09. Negotiated reduction to careless driving based upon evidentiary challenges. Novi, MI

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About Our Firm

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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