OUIL Attorneys & OUIL Lawyers - OUIL Defense (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor)

What is OUIL?

OUIL attorneys defend those accused of Operating Under the Influence of Liquor (OUIL) is a drunk and impaired driving acronym for the state of Michigan. The other offenses for that state that pertain to driving under the influence of an intoxicant are "Zero Tolerance" which is for anyone under 21 years of age operating a vehicle with any bodily alcohol content (BAC), Operating a Vehicle While Impaired (OWI), Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level (UBAL), OUIL – Incapacitating Injury which means operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor causing an incapacitating injury (a felony offense), and OUIL – Death which means operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor causing a death (also a felony offense).

Similar to other drunk driving offenses, a person is guilty of OUIL when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired or when his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit for the state of Michigan.

OUIL and other offenses involving the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possibly a prison sentence, depending on how serious the charges are. Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, you should contact a OUIL lawyer immediately if you are arrested.

New "Per Se" Offense Has Been Enacted

In recent years, all 50 states and the District of Columbia have enacted a second, “per se”, offense: driving with an excessive blood-alcohol concentration (typically .08%). BOTH offenses are charged, and you can even be convicted of both.

DMV Administrative Actions

In addition to the criminal OUIL charges brought, your state's department of motor vehicles can also take a variety of administrative actions against you whether or not you are actually convicted. Please refer to drunk driving defense form more information about this and other criminal charges that may be brought.

Should I hire a OUIL lawyer?

Because OUIL laws are so complex, you not only need to hire a OUIL attorney, but one who specifically specializes in OUIL defense. OUIL lawyers know that some of the enforcement and judicial procedures are unconstitutional and violate motorists' rights. They are more well versed with the different sobriety tests and their varying accuracy levels. Don't give up your rights. Contact an experienced OUIL attorney who understands your particular needs and situation.