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Michigan Drivers License Restoration – Drug Charges – OWPD

Best Michigan OWPD Lawyer – Attorneys with Proven Track Record

Are you looking for a reputable and experienced Michigan Drivers License Restoration Attorney with a proven track record litigating license restoration for drug charges, commonly referred to as OWPD (operating while in possession of drugs)? Our team of leading Michigan Drivers Restoration Lawyers help out clients understand and fight for their rights to have their licenses restored and return to a normal personal and professional life. If you have had your license revoked for any of the following OWPD reasons, contact Drive Legal Now for a Free Drivers License Restoration Phone Consultation.

Drive Legal Now is subsidiary and property of the Law Offices of Attorney Bo Schimers and Associates. Our law office has been serving the downriver and metro Detroit communities for nearly 30 years. A proven track record as a leading OWPD attorneys is one of the leading reasons why would appreciate an opportunity to provide a free phone consultation and the privilege to fight for you. If you have lost your license due to any of the following reasons, contact Drive Legal Now today.

  • OWPD License Suspension or Revocation
  • Schedule 1 Drug Suspension or Revocation
  • Cocaine Possession Suspension or Revocation

The Legal Process – Michigan OWPD Drivers License Restoration Attorney

The legal process of a well constructed OWPD case starts well before encountering law enforcement. At Drive Legal Now, our legal research starts with a full investigation of facts leading up to the engagement with a law enforcement officer. Our research meticulously documents facts throughout the course of the law enforcement engagement and arrest procedure to ensure that your right have not violated.

State of Michigan OWPD Legal Process – Arraignment – After the arrest process, a courts will schedule an arraignment hearing. At arraignment time, a judge will read a list of the OWPD possession charges against you and request a plea. You have the option to build guilty, not guilty, or no contest. After you enter a plea, your bond will then be set by the court. An OWPD lawyer is not required to be present at arraignment yet highly recommended and at the very minimum, consulting with a reputable attorney is even more highly suggested.

State of Michigan OWPD Legal Process – Pre-Trial – Pre-trial is the next stage of the Michigan OWPD process. At this point in the legal process, the prosecutor and defense lawyer discuss matters and issues pertaining to the case as well as negotiate plea deals. There may be several pre-trial conferences before the OWPD trial.

State of Michigan OWI Legal Process – Trial – A motions/evidentiary hearing will be schedule in which both sides may file motions to prepare for the trial. A motion may be filed in order to receive evidence from the other sides, such as a police videotape from the night of the arrest. Motions may also be filed to keep evidence out of the trial, such as the breath test results or statements made by the defendant after being arrested. Your OWPD lawyer may question the validity and accuracy of the prosecution’s evidence during this hearing.

Jury selection is the next stage in the Michigan OWPD process. After both the prosecution and defense have selected the jury, the trial may begin. During the trial, each side is allowed to present an opening statement, explaining their version of the case. Next, witnesses may be called to testify and may be cross examined by the other side. At the trial, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were guilty of driving under the influence. After all witnesses have testified and evidence has been entered, each side may present a closing argument. Once the closing arguments have been made, the jury deliberates to decide on a verdict.