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Troy MI DUI/OWI – Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorneys

Troy, Michigan DUI/OWI cases may be heard in the 52nd District, 4th Division Court. If you were recently accused of drunk driving in Troy, DUI/OWI Attorney Patrick Barone can defend you against these serious charges and build a successful defense that can help your case.

This District Court has three judges—the Honorable William E. Bolle, the Honorable Dennis C. Drury, and the Honorable Kristen Nielsen Hartig—and two part-time magistrates. There are five separate divisions: Administration, Criminal, Civil, Traffic, and Probate.

There are numerous DUI/OWI defense strategies that can be used if your case is heard in the 52nd District, 4th Division Court. Mr. Barone has received extensive education on both the legal and scientific facets of a drunk-driving case, which may be used to your advantage.

You may be aware that the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) level in Michigan is .08% for drivers over the age of 21. You may not know that this only applies at the time of driving. How does this apply to drunk-driving cases? After you drink, it takes some time before the consumed alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream. If you happened to have a drink before you drove, this alcohol does not have time to affect your driving abilities. However, by the time it takes for you to go to the police station for a chemical test, you may test over the legal limit. If this is the case, Mr. Barone may use retrograde extrapolation to find your real BAC at the time of your arrest.

Mr. Barone has demonstrated his competency at operating and performing diagnostic verifications and calibration checks on the DataMaster, which is the breathalyzer test used by law enforcement agencies in Michigan. Thanks to his certification from the manufacturer of this machine, he understands the known flaws with the test. If he finds that the machine failed to meet the maintenance or calibration requirements, the prosecution’s case against you may be weakened.

As you can see, a Michigan DUI/OWI arrest will not necessarily lead to a criminal conviction. Let Mr. Barone evaluate your case so he can explain your options at this time. To make legal representation at the 52nd District, 4th Division Court accessible to everyone, Mr. Barone offers affordable payments plans if needed. Contact him today for a complimentary risk-free consultation about your situation.