Protecting your interests after an OWI arrest.
A drunk-driving arrest raises questions about the charge, your driving privileges, and the effect on your work and daily life. Nadeau Law provides OWI and DUI defense in Southeast Michigan, assessing the stop, the investigation, and the evidence supporting the allegation. Scott D. Nadeau leads the firm’s representation.
The criminal charge and your driving privileges may require separate attention. Bring any refusal report or suspension notice to the consultation.
What the defense examines
The evidence and your prior record affect the issues that need to be addressed in your case.
Examining the evidence behind the allegation
The review extends beyond the reported test result. Nadeau Law examines the circumstances of the stop, the officer’s observations, available recordings, and the procedures used to obtain and analyze the evidence. Where relevant, that includes breath-testing records, blood-sample handling, and the laboratory report.
The purpose is to assess the strength of the prosecution’s case, identify potential challenges, and evaluate the available resolution or trial strategy.
Your driving privileges require separate attention
The criminal case and a chemical-test refusal can involve different proceedings and deadlines. If you received a refusal report or suspension notice, contact the office promptly and have that document available. The hearing deadline should be assessed from the notice rather than left until the next criminal court appearance.
Understanding the charge
DUI is the term many people use for drunk driving. Michigan law uses OWI, operating while intoxicated, among other intoxicated- and impaired-driving offenses. The specific charge and your prior record affect the issues that need to be addressed.
What to have available
The citation or complaint, the court and next appearance date, any chemical-test refusal or suspension notice, and information about prior driving-related convictions.
Understand the charge and the decisions ahead.