When facing DUI or DWI charges in Bad Axe and the surrounding counties, it is crucial you hire an experienced Huron County DUI lawyer. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) are serious, enhanceable offenses, meaning the penalties get worse with each additional offense. Michigan law is quite clear regarding these charges, and the harsh reality is that even a first offense DUI or DWI can result in a suspension of your license as well as stiff fines and penalties. An aggressive Michigan DUI/DWI attorney can assist you in this matter and help protect your rights and freedom. Michigans DWI Law is complex, especially to those trying to navigate their own way through being charged with a DUI. The potential consequences for a DUI will be different from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. At its most basic form, a DWI charge can be one of the following: Driving while under the influence of alcohol – proven by your driving conduct and the indicia of intoxication you exhibit following a stop; Driving while under the influence of a controlled substance – proven by your driving conduct, indicia of being under the influence, and a separate test designed to determine whether you are under the influence of a controlled substance; and Driving while your alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more at the time of, or as measured within 2 hours of, you operating the vehicle. At Murawski Law We know the law, the defenses, and the strategy necessary in order to obtain resolutions that avoid convictions and jail time.