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If you are facing a Michigan DUI or OWI charge, prompt legal review can help you understand the separate issues in your case. A DUI defense matter and an implied-consent matter are not the same proceeding, and the options depend on the facts and notices you received. At the scene, you can provide identifying information and ask to speak with an attorney. Do not rely on a general website for advice about what to say, which tests to take, or what a particular notice means. Discuss your situation with a Michigan attorney as soon as possible. Call Boulahanis & Associates at (313) 282-7007 for a free initial consultation. We can review the charge and explain whether the firm can help with the criminal defense, implied-consent matter, or both.

Implied-Consent Matters and License-Suspension Hearings

Michigan's implied-consent process can involve a hearing request after an alleged refusal of a chemical test. Michigan law provides a 14-day period to request a hearing from the date of the notice in the circumstances described by the law. Because deadlines and hearing issues are fact-specific, attorney review is important. The Michigan Department of State's Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight handles implied-consent hearings and related license matters. A hearing officer considers the evidence and issues a decision. A DUI defense case in criminal court is a separate matter. Boulahanis & Associates handles implied-consent matters. A consultation does not guarantee a result, and representation for a criminal DUI case or a separate license matter should be discussed and confirmed separately.