Driving While License Suspended

JAIL TIME AND ADDITIONAL MICHIGAN LICENSE PENALTIES

These are two of the potential sanctions for driving on a suspended license in Michigan, along with vehicle immobilization and/or impoundment. The good news is that other, more favorable outcomes exist, such as dismissal, a not guilty finding, or a plea bargain to a reduced charge of lighter sentence.

GET HELP DEFENDING YOUR DWLS OR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE IN MI CASE

If you’ve been driving on a suspended license in MI, you can put my 20 years of legal experience to work for you.  I know that southeast Michigan attorneys must handle DWLS cases with diligence and at reasonable rates.  This is what you can expect.  Call me for a free phone consultation.

HOW I CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR MICHIGAN DRIVING ON REVOKED LICENSE CASE

As a southeast Michigan attorney of 20 years, I often get the question, “How can you help me with my driving on a suspended license in MI case?”  You will find below an outline of some steps that might be taken.  Keep in mind that every DWLS case is different and different cases often require different approaches.  Your driving on a Michigan revoked license case may require a different approach than what is set out below as an example.

• Strategy: Advise on the best course of action with the goal of achieving the best possible outcome for your DWLS case. For example: What pretrial hearings, if any, should be held? Which witnesses should you call to testify? Should you testify? Should you negotiate? Is the proposed offer by the prosecutor reasonable?
• Prepare all court filings: Examples: motions and briefs on evidentiary matters.
• Evidence: Gather and submit important evidence.
• Negotiate: When appropriate, negotiate a favorable plea reduction.
• Trial: Present evidence to the court. Examine and cross-examine witnesses. Argue your Michigan and driving on a revoked license case to the Judge or Jury.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MICHIGAN AND DRIVING ON A REVOKED LICENSE

DWLS OR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED IN MICHIGAN IS A CRIME

If you've been driving on a revoked or suspended license in Michigan, a first offense is punishable up to 93 days in jail and a fine. A second offense is punishable up to 1 year in jail and an increased fine. Also, your vehicle may be impounded and/or immobilized.

MICHIGAN DRIVERS LICENSE PENALTY

If convicted, the Michigan Secretary of State may impose an additional period of suspension, denial or revocation.

THE GOOD NEWS

While conviction is a real possibility other, more favorable outcomes exist for your Michigan driving on a revoked license case, such as:

• Not guilty: A judge or jury could find you not guilty after a trial.
• Dismissal: Your case may be dismissed (thrown out of court) after a hearing based upon some deficiency in the prosecution’s case.
• Plea: You may plea bargain for a reduced charge or lighter sentence.

DEFENSES

Defenses may provide grounds for your case being reduced, dismissed (thrown out of court) or an acquittal. Some examples of defenses:

IMPROPER STOP

The police must have a proper basis to stop your vehicle.

IMPROPER ARREST

The police must have sufficient evidence to justify the arrest – they must have probable cause.

POLICE OFFICER ERRORS

Errors in the police report can affect the officer’s credibility. This can greatly weaken the prosecution’s case.

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MICHIGAN LOCATIONS
As a southeast Michigan attorney, driving on a revoked license or driving on a suspended license in Michigan can be handled in almost any location. I handle cases throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe and Livingston Counties. Call me for a free phone consultation.