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Plymouth MI DUI/OWI – Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys

The 35th District Court, located in Plymouth, Michigan, serves the cities of Northville and Plymouth and the townships of Northville, Canton, and Plymouth. If you were arrested for drunk driving in any of these locations, this is the court that will hear your case. Attorney Patrick Barone provides legal representation to clients in this area.

The 35th District Court handles criminal and civil matters. There are three judges: District Judge James A. Plakas, Chief Judge Pro Tem Ronald W. Lower, and Chief District Judge Mike Gerou. The magistrates include Magistrate Eric Colthurst and Magistrate Theodore Johnson.

While all drunk-driving cases are different, several common DUI/OWI defenses can be employed in order to win the case or reduce the charges. Mr. Barone has used many defense strategies to secure the best possible outcome for his clients’ cases. He constantly studies the most up-to-date defense strategies and has received training on Michigan’s chemical tests.

In order to protect your rights, officers must follow proper procedure when pulling over a driver suspected of driving under the influence. If the officer lacks probable cause when making a traffic stop, any evidence obtained during the search could be suppressed in court. Arrests must also follow the correct protocol—if there was not enough evidence to make a DUI/OWI arrest, the entire case may be dismissed. Mr. Barone can investigate your case by reviewing the police report and video evidence (if available).

Your chemical test may also be scrutinized. In Michigan, drivers over the age of 21 may be charged with drunk driving if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. To determine your BAC, the officer may ask you to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test, with the breath test being the most common. Thanks to his training on the DataMaster—the breath test machine used by Michigan law enforcement agencies—Mr. Barone understands the known issues with the test.

For advice on your 35th District Court drunk-driving case, speak with Mr. Barone. He will explain what to expect and discuss possible defense strategies that may be used. Payment plans may also be set up if needed.