Operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) is a serious criminal charge in Michigan. Unfortunately, it is one of the most common crimes committed by residents in the state. In 2021, a report by Michigan’s Annual Drunk Driving Audit (DDA) program revealed that 27,506 individuals were arrested for drunk driving.
Statistics like these have caused Michigan legislators to impose stringent OWI laws. While some obey the statutes, others choose to rebel against them.
In July 2022, a Lyft driver was arrested by the Troy Police Department after she was caught operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger onboard. Amadi Ugonna, the commuter, requested a ride at 3 in the morning after attending a party to travel back home to Rochester Hills from Detroit.
Ugonna stated that while the Lyft driver was navigating the vehicle, she began to swerve and her eyes looked glossy. Troy’s law enforcement officers also noted that they could smell a strong odor of intoxicants emanating from the vehicle. When asked about this, the driver confessed she had two bottles of beer before getting behind the wheel.
The Lyft driver failed her sobriety tests and was charged for having a BAC of .18%, which is well over the legal limit.
If you or someone you know has recently been arrested for operating while intoxicated, it is imperative that you seek an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can advocate aggressively on your behalf. An OWI conviction carries serious penalties such as steep fines, incarceration, and driver’s license suspension.
Dallo at Dallo Law, P.C. is a skilled defense lawyer that has handled hundreds of the most complex OWI cases in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He will utilize his extensive experience in the courtroom to obtain the best possible outcome for your situation. With attorney J. Dallo on your side, you can trust that every legal avenue for your defense will be utilized.
Every second counts in an OWI case. Your freedom is at stake so it’s important to act quickly. Call (248) 283-7000 today to schedule an initial consultation with knowledgeable defense attorney J. Dallo.
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