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What will be the outcome of a 3rd DUI?

Asked on May 30th, 2014 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I was recently pulled over for my 3rd DUI. I have a good job, I am a family man and was 18 months sober before drinking and getting pulled over. Furthermore, I am on a restricted license. Is there any change to get it dropped to a 2nd offense?
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Michael J. Breczinski
Getting it dropped to a second offense depends on many factors including all the facts in the case. Get a good lawyer. Go to AA and have a sign in sheet. Get into counseling. Stop drinking. All these will help.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2014 at 2:49 AM

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Collections Attorney serving Okemos, MI at Cindy Mannon, Attorney at Law
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It depends on the county and prosecutor. Yes, it can; however I can't predict your outcome. If your county has a sobriety court and you participate; you may be able to get a restricted driver's license after awhile (about 45 days, sometimes longer); however, without a sobriety court, you will not even be eligible for another restricted license for 5 years and then only if you go to AA starting now and until your hearing. The DAAD usually wants 5 to 10 years of sobriety with AA after a third offense.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 11:59 AM

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Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI at Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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You are likely looking at a felony and a revoked license. Hire a skilled local attorney ASAP.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 9:25 AM

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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Engage an attorney, OUIL 3 is a felony and carried prison time up to 5 years.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 9:25 AM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Southfield, MI
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Depends where you got charged but it is likely you will do 6 months. You might get work release.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 8:23 AM

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Adoptions Attorney serving Lansing, MI at Austin Legal Services, PLC
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Highly doubtful unless there are problems with your case. Only an experience DUI attorney would know what to look for in terms of defenses or deficiencies that could get you a better plea deal. A third offense is a felony and jail or prison time is a strong likelihood as well as having your license revoked for life.
Answered on Jun 02nd, 2014 at 8:21 AM

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