An OWI charge is more severe than a DUI charge. It means that you were tested and proved well over the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit. In some cases, an attorney can reduce an OWI charge to a DUI charge.

Though the specific punishments will depend on a number of individual case factors, a person convicted of impaired or intoxicated driving can typically expect jail time, fines and court costs, as well as some type of driver’s license sanction, making it imperative that an OWI attorney in Michigan is contacted.

Based on conversations with several DUI attorneys, as well as independent research, here are some rough estimates for how much a DUI lawyer will likely cost you: Flat fee for entire case (no trial) — $1,000 to $5,000. Hourly (hours vary) — $100 to $500. Trial case (not including expert witness fees) — $5,000 to $10,000.

For a typical first offense misdemeanor OWI / OUIL / UBAL / DUI, attorney fees start at about $500.00 and go from there all the way up to a high of $25,000.00 or more. The average DUI fee in Michigan is between $5,000 and $7,500.00.

Going to court for DUI without a lawyer is not advised. You will need a lawyer for the best chances to win a case and avoid consequences, even for a first offense DUI. It is very common that most people charged with a first DUI, DWI offense – they never expected to be in this situation.

Bail – It may cost between $200 and $5,000 to get released after your DUI/OWI arrest. Court costs – Anywhere from $25 to $1500, depending on how your case is disposed of.

Court costs may be up to $1,500 and an alcohol education class can cost as much as $200. A DUI conviction suspends your license, possibly for up to a year.