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Felony & Aggravated DUI Defense · Sterling Heights

Felony and Aggravated DUI Defense in Sterling Heights

When a Michigan OWI charge turns into a felony, the stakes climb fast. Our Sterling Heights team studies every page of the file, hunts for the weak spots, and builds a defense that fits your case.

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What we install

Serious DUI charges call for a serious defense

A felony or aggravated DUI is not a routine traffic matter. Under Michigan law, a third OWI on your record, a crash that hurts someone, or driving drunk with a child in the car can all push the charge into felony territory. The penalties grow steep. You could face prison time, a long license loss, and a record that follows you for years. We get that weight. From the first call, we treat your case like the turning point it is.

Sterling Heights sits in Macomb County, and these cases run through the local courts and the prosecutor here. We know how the road stops on Van Dyke and Mound play out, how the breath machine at the station gets used, and where the state often cuts corners. The officer must follow strict rules at every step. When they skip one, that gap can change the whole case. We look for it.

  • We read the police report and the video line by line, not just the summary.
  • We test whether the traffic stop and the arrest met Michigan legal standards.
  • We challenge the breath and blood results when the science does not hold up.
  • We talk with the prosecutor about reduced charges when the facts support it.
  • We keep you informed in plain words at every court date.
The state has to prove every piece. Our job is to test every piece.

Many felony DUI cases turn on the numbers. The breath instrument used across Michigan is the DataMaster, and it must be kept in working order and run the right way. If the device was overdue for a check, or the officer rushed the wait period, the reading can be thrown into doubt. Blood draws carry their own rules about timing, storage, and the chain of custody. We bring in the records and read them closely, because one error can shift your whole defense.

You do not have to face this alone, and you should not wait. A felony DUI moves through the system quickly, and early choices shape the outcome. The sooner we get the file, the sooner we can act on the stop, the testing, and the deadlines that protect your license. Call us today and tell us what happened. We will listen, lay out your options in plain terms, and start building your defense.

Materials

The evidence we take apart

A felony DUI case is built from records, and each record can be tested. We gather the police report, the dashcam and bodycam video, the breath logs, the upkeep history of the testing device, and any blood lab paperwork. Then we read it against the rules the state must follow. The goal is simple. We want to know if the stop was lawful, if the testing was done right, and if the numbers can be trusted.

We do not lean on guesswork or empty promises. We lean on the file and the standards behind it. The field sobriety tests have a national playbook from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and officers often stray from it. The breath device has rules for upkeep and timing. The blood draw has rules for handling. When the state misses a step, we show the court, and that can move your case in a real way.

  • Dashcam and bodycam video, reviewed frame by frame
  • Breath device logs and upkeep records
  • Blood draw timing and chain of custody
  • Field sobriety steps checked against the national manual
What about the alternatives?

Your options after a felony DUI arrest

Once the cuffs come off, you have choices to make, and some help far more than others. Here is how the common paths tend to play out in Sterling Heights.

Hire a DUI defense team early

Gives us time to act on the stop, the testing, and the deadlines while the trail is fresh.

Recommended

Ask the court about a sobriety or treatment track

Can help in the right case, though it depends on your history and the facts.

Acceptable

Lean on an overworked public defender

These lawyers work hard, but heavy caseloads leave little room for deep case work.

Acceptable

Push for a charge reduction through talks

Worth pursuing when the evidence is weak, but it needs a strong hand at the table.

Acceptable

Plead guilty at the first hearing

Locks in the harshest result before anyone tests the state's proof.

Skip

Wait and hope the charge just goes away

Deadlines pass, the license clock runs, and the case only gets harder.

Skip
How it goes

From quote to walk-on, fast.

01

Your inquiry

Call or send the short form with what is going on at your place. A sentence or two is plenty for the first step.

02

We talk it through

We go over the situation on the phone, ask the questions that matter, and tell you what we would do next.

03

A clear plan

You get a plain-language rundown of the work, the order it happens in, and what to expect on the day.

04

The work gets done

Our crew shows up when we said, does the job, and walks you through the result before leaving.

Before you book

Common worries we hear

A felony DUI brings a flood of fear and questions. Here are the ones we field most, with straight answers.

Is a felony DUI really that different from a first offense?
Yes. A felony carries the chance of prison, a much longer license loss, and a record that can block jobs and housing. That is why early, focused defense work matters so much.
Can the charge ever be lowered?
Sometimes. When the stop was shaky or the testing was flawed, we can press the prosecutor for a reduced charge. Every case is different, and we tell you honestly what the facts allow.
What if I already failed the breath test?
A failed reading is not the end. The device must be maintained and run by the book, and the officer must follow the wait period. We pull the records and look for the cracks.
How fast can my defense start in Sterling Heights?
Right away. Call us and we begin the same day, gathering the file and protecting the deadlines that guard your license. The early hours and days carry real weight.
Will I lose my license no matter what?
Not always. Michigan ties some penalties to the case outcome and to a separate hearing with the Secretary of State. We fight on both fronts to keep you driving when we can.
What does it cost to talk with you?
The first conversation is about your story and your options. Reach out and we will explain how we work and what the road ahead looks like, with no pressure.
Aftercare

Steps that help while your case moves

Your actions in the weeks ahead can support the defense we build. None of this is hard, and all of it shows the court you are taking the matter seriously. We will guide you through each one, but here is a short list to start.

  • Write down everything you recall about the stop while it is fresh.
  • Keep every paper the court and the Secretary of State send you.
  • Make each court date and arrive early and dressed with care.
  • Stay away from any new trouble while the case is open.
  • Send us names of anyone who saw what happened that night.
  • Call us first with any question before you talk to the police again.
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What changes once we are on your side
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Tell us what is going on at your Sterling Heights home and we will walk you through the options. One call or one short form is all it takes.

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