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The Criminal Defense Law Center of
West Michigan
- Wyoming, MI 49519
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- 616-438-6719
High BAC Defense Lawyer: Expert Legal Aid When You Need It Most
Expert Legal Support for High BAC charges- Shawn Haff offers specialized legal representation for those facing super drunk driving charges. His approach is tailored to protect your rights and ease the stress of legal proceedings. Contact Shawn Haff for a personalized defense strategy that makes a difference in your case.
Super Drunk Driving Defense: The Importance of Choosing The Right Attorney
Super Drunk Driving charges without expert legal help can leave you overwhelmed, stressed, and at risk of unfair treatment in the legal system. Not securing specialized representation could mean not having your voice heard or your rights fully protected.
The stakes are high, impacting your personal and professional life. Shawn Haff offers the compassionate, skilled defense you need to navigate these challenges and ensure your side is fairly represented.
Top High BAC Defense Law Firm: Delivering Compassionate, Effective Legal Solutions
With Shawn Haff, you're not just getting a lawyer; you're gaining an advocate dedicated to protecting your rights. His expert legal representation, focus on reducing your stress, and commitment to fair representation in the legal system form the pillars of his service.
These benefits are not just promises, but a pathway to a more secure future in your legal journey.
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Super Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Grand Rapids MI: Your Trusted Partner in Legal Challenges
As your legal guide, Shawn Haff deeply understands the stress and uncertainty of facing high BAC charges. His empathetic approach ensures you feel heard and supported throughout your legal journey.
With extensive experience in handling high BAC charges, Shawn demonstrates authoritative expertise in navigating the complexities of the legal system.
His track record of successfully defending clients shows his commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes, positioning him as a trusted ally in safeguarding your rights and future.
Best High BAC Lawyer: Strategic Legal Action for Your Case
Facing legal challenges can be daunting, but with Shawn Haff, the path to effective defense is clear and straightforward.
Our three-step process is designed to make your experience as seamless as possible. From your initial consultation to the development and implementation of your defense strategy, Shawn is committed to guiding you through each phase with expertise and care. Here's how you can easily start your journey towards a strong legal defense.
How Shawn Can Help You: Insights from a Seasoned Super Drunk Driving Lawyer
As a criminal defense lawyer based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Attorney Shawn Haff understands that facing high BAC criminal charges can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Thankfully, Criminal Defense Lawyer Shawn Haff is here to offer his expertise and support to help you navigate through the legal system and overcome the challenges you may be facing in West Michigan courtrooms.
Shawn will provide you with strong legal representation, conduct a thorough and detailed investigation and develop effective defense strategies tailored to your unique case. Shawn is dedicated to protecting your rights and fighting for your freedom. Shawn has handled a vast amount of super drunk driving charges, with outstanding results for his clients.
One of the keyways Shawn helps his clients is by thoroughly examining the evidence against them and identifying any weaknesses or inconsistencies. This allows me to build a strong defense and challenge the prosecution's case. Attorney Shawn also have a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and have developed relationships with prosecutors and judges, which can be beneficial in negotiating for reduced charges or penalties.
Success for Shawn's clients means achieving the best possible outcome for their case. This could include having charges dropped, negotiating a plea deal for reduced charges or penalties, or winning a not guilty verdict at trial. Shawn will strive to provide his clients with peace of mind and the best possible chance for a positive outcome.
As Grand Rapid's Michigan's best super drunk driving defense lawyer, Shawn is committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and support throughout the entire legal process. Shawn knows the stress and uncertainty that comes with facing criminal charges, and he will guide you every step of the way. Shawn will listen to your concerns, answer any questions you may have, and keep you updated on the progress of your case.
In addition his legal expertise, Shawn brings empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach to my practice. Shawn treats his clients with dignity and respect, regardless of the accusations against them. He is committed to fighting for justice and protecting the rights of my clients, no matter the circumstances.
Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. With my experience, dedication, and personalized approach, Shawn knows he can help you overcome your legal challenges and achieve a successful resolution. Don't face your criminal charges alone, let me be the advocate and ally you need in your corner. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and see how Shawn can help you at 616-438-6719.
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Michigan Super Drunk Driving
Defense Attorneys
In October of 2010, the Michigan legislature decided that if a driver’s had BAC of .17 or higher, the possible punishments that could be handed out by a judge needed to be increased. The higher a person’s BAC, the more they are under the influence and the greater risk to public safety.
The law was called the “High Alcohol Enhanced Penalty Law.” This law only impacted first time DUI offenders that had a BAC reading of over 0.17.
The law is more commonly referred to as Michigan’s super drunk driving law. The maximum punishments for the super drunk driving law are about twice as much as a first offense OWI. If this is your second arrest for operating while intoxicated, within the last seven years, you can not be charged with the high (BAC) OWI.
Instead, you will be charged with a second offense DUI. A second offense OWI conviction carries penalties that are greatly enhanced when compared to a first offense drunk driving conviction. For example, after a second offense conviction, a person will face up to one year in jail instead of a possible 93 days in the slammer.
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Michigan's Super Drunk Driving Penalties
Michigan’s super drunk driving law will only apply to you if your BAC is over twice the legal limit of .08. Anyone charged with a high BAC DUI has a huge amount of alcohol in their system. Modern science informs us that one single unit of alcohol in a typical person’s system can raise the BAC level of an average human being roughly .025 percent. This means that at a .17 BAC, a person is driving on the road in Michigan with around six to eight servings of alcohol in their body. Factors that determine how high a person’s BAC is include body build, weight, various health conditions and the person’s gender.
The law requires anyone convicted of a high bac drunk driving charge to face the following penalties:
- Maximum 180 days jail time
- 45 days driver’s license suspension
- 320 days of restricted driving after license suspension period
- Six points on your driver’s license record
- Fines of $200 to $700
- Court costs from $500 to $1000
- Maximum 360 hours of community service
- Installation of ignition interlock device for 320 days
- Possible attendance at alcohol treatment program
Michigan’s 320 Day Restricted License Period
Once a person convicted of operating a vehicle with a BAC of over .17 of high has completed their 45-day suspension of their driver’s license, the offender will be given a restricted license for 320 days. One of the conditions of this restricted license means having a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) put into the vehicle you will be driving during this restricted time period. When a person has a restricted license there are major limits to where a person can legally drive to. A person is only allowed to drive to the following places when they have a restricted license:
- To and from school, probation and community service
- To your place of employment and back your residence and from employment.
- Drive a vehicle for your work
- To and from medical treatments for a serious condition. Going to get your teeth cleaned is not a serious condition.
- Attendance to any alcohol or drug education treatment and educational programs.
Once a (BAIID) is installed into your vehicle, you must provide a sample before you can start up your automobile. You will also be required to provide a sample at certain other points while you are on the road. The device records the BAC. If you are over a certain limit, you will not be allowed to drive.
Other Consequences of a High BAC OWI
As if the penalties for this serious drunk driving charge were not enough, there are other tough consequences you will be facing.
Consequences To Your Insurance Premiums & Driving Record
I know several people who work in the insurance industry. Your automobile insurance rates will skyrocket under this conviction! You will be paying potentially thousands of dollars more for coverage of your car or truck. There will also be times where you may not be able to get insurance! If you have no insurance, you are not allowed to drive legally on any road in Michigan. If your job requires you to drive while on the job, most companies will not allow you to do so anymore. This can cause a high BAC offender to be fired from their place of employment. You will also have a permanent criminal conviction on your record.
Your criminal record will show a conviction which may significantly hinder your ability to gain access to employment opportunities or retain a professional license. If you are having financial problems and get convicted of this high back OWI, you will have to pay for the full cost for installing the BAIID. On top of the huge installation fees, you will have to pay a monthly fee for the service. The average range for these fees is 50 dollars on the low end and as high as 100 dollars on the high end. This can cause serious stress to those who are living paycheck to paycheck.
Super Drunk Driving Stats
In the state of Michigan, drunk driving is considered a very serious crime. In 2018, there was a total of 9,786 traffic crashes that had one or more of the drivers being under the influence of alcohol. If a person has a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over .08, and they get caught by Michigan law enforcement, the person will be charged with operating while intoxicated. Drunk driving crashes caused 315 fatalities in 2018. These numbers are up over 11 percent from 2017.
Defending Super Drunk Driving Offenses
Getting a super drunk offense charge in the state of Michigan is extremely serious. Thankfully, there are tactics that can be used to successfully challenge this charge in all West Michigan courts.
If you hire Shawn Haff, here’s what he will do to ensure you get the best possible outcome:
- He will investigate filing motions before you case goes to trial.
- We can examine carefully the way the field sobriety tests were administered.
- We will examine the facts of your case to see if statements you made to the police officer can be admitted in court.
- We will examine your case closely to see if there was probable cause to stop you while driving.
- The facts of your case will be viewed to see if there is an error in the blood results that can result in this evidence being found inadmissible in court.
- The accuracy if the data master results can also be checked.
At the Criminal Defense Law Center of West Michigan, we are dedicated attorneys who will stop at nothing to get our clients the best results possible. We do this by providing our customers with amazing customer service and clever and legally sound tactics designed to get our clients the best results possible on their case. If you hire Shawn Haff or one of his talented lawyers, you know that you are putting yourself in a great position possible to get you the best results possible on your super high (BAC) DUI. We represent people who have been charged for all kinds of drunk driving related offenses in Michigan such as OWI, DUI, OWVI and felony drunk driving charges.
We understand deeply and emotionally how frightening facing a super drunk offense really is! We know you are concerned about your freedom, your job and your driving privileges. Our highly trusted and respect criminal defense firm will handle your unique case with a personal approach and a strategy designed just for your case!
During the handling of your case, we will always and quickly answer every single question you may have during this trying time in your life. We will address your concerns head on with a straightforward answer. We will not sugar coat things and not give you false hope by promising things are not likely to happen in your case. At each and every step of your case, arraignment, motions, pretrial conferences, trial, sentencing, will keep you fully informed. Our guiding hand will be there for you always and even after your case is over, we will always be happy to answer any other questions you may have down the road.
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