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Rochester Hills MI DUI/OWI – Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys

If you are facing drunk-driving charges in Rochester Hills, Michigan, your case may be heard in the 52nd Court District, 3rd Division. This District Court, established in 1968 by the Michigan Legislature, is located in Oakland County. If your DUI case has been assigned to this court, Michigan DUI/OWI Defense Attorney Patrick Barone can represent you against your pending charges.

There are currently three judges sitting in the 3rd Division of the 52nd District Court: the Honorable Lisa L. Asadoorian, the Honorable Nancy T. Carniak, and the Honorable Julie A. Nicholson. The court is divided into five divisions: Administration, Civil, Criminal, Probation, and Traffic. While these various divisions may be confusing when visiting the court, Mr. Barone can help you navigate the layout on your court appearance dates.

Mr. Barone represents clients who are facing drunk-driving charges in Rochester Hills. Thanks to his extensive training in DUI/OWI law, he is familiar with many defense strategies that may help win your case. He has a successful track record of having drunk-driving cases reduced or completely dropped.

When Mr. Barone first takes on your case, he will launch an investigation of your drunk-driving arrest. After reviewing the police reports, video evidence, chemical test results, and the scene of the arrest, he can begin the process of developing a successful defense for your case.

A common DUI defense involves police protocol at the time of your initial stop and arrest. In order to pull you over, there must be probable cause for the officer to believe that you are currently committing a crime or are under the influence. If the stop is not warranted, any evidence gathered after the fact may be suppressed, and your case may be dismissed.

The prosecution’s case may rely heavily on the results of your breath, blood, or urine test. Fortunately, Mr. Barone has received certification from the manufacturer of the DataMaster—the breath machine used by Michigan police departments—as competent to operate and perform diagnostic verifications and calibration checks on the machine. If there was a problem with the test, he will be able to prove that the machine was improperly maintained or calibrated or the test was incorrectly administered.

With the penalties that come with a DUI conviction in the 52nd Court District, 3rd Division, you can consider hiring a defense attorney to be an investment in your future. If needed, Mr. Barone is more than happy to set up an affordable payment plan that fits your budget.

To learn more about contesting your Rochester Hills drunk-driving charges, please contact Mr. Barone.