There are times when we go out, have fun, celebrate, or simply want to get drunk because we are either having a good time or a bad time. We cannot help ourselves but get a drink on some nice beer bars. Often times, we cannot control ourselves from drinking way too much. As a result, we drive home drunk.
If you are unfortunate enough, a police patrol might be following you behind suspecting you of drunk driving, which is you are. During these circumstances, we might be more scared in losing our license than finding ourselves in a cell. Our experienced and compassionate criminal defense attorneys of Van Tubergen, Treutler & Hayes, PLLC at Grand Haven, Holland, & Muskegon, Michigan understand your need for an immediate, aggressive and systematic criminal defense, as well as your feelings of fear.

Call us as soon as possible to initiate the best defense. You may be thinking that there is no escape based on what others experienced. However, we do not consider it as a hopeless situation, the attorneys in our firm will strive to defend and get back your driver’s license.
Important Information

Michigan law states that if driver of at least 21 years old has a BAC, or bodily alcohol content, of .08 or greater, then he or she is more likely to be arrested and charged with crime. However, if you are under 21, with just .02 BAC level, you can also get arrested. Penalties increases as your BAC level increases. You would be given “enhanced penalties” if your BAC is .17 or greater. That is relatively high. Another important point is that, if a driver exhibit signs of impairment, no matter how low or high their level of BAC is, they can be arrested as well.

Penalties under Michigan Law

First offense, if you have less than 0.17 BAC
• 180 days license suspension
• 6 points on your license
• $500 fine
• 93 days in jail
Over 0.17 BAC level
• One year license suspension
• $700 fine
• 180 days in jail

The experienced criminal defense lawyers in Grand Haven, Holland, Muskegon, Michigan at Van Tubergen, Treutler & Hayes, PLLC, can help you win your case. It is best to contact help sooner so that a thorough research will be conducted regarding the facts of your case, detect errors, and successfully work to plea bargain your case.

Contact us at 616-844-3000 to minimize the impact on your driving record and auto insurance premiums.