Ann Arbor Drunk Driving Statistics
In the 2013 calendar year, Judge Joe Burke at the 15th District Court handled 171 DUI cases. Of these cases, 165 ended up in DUI convictions, meaning that there were only 6 cases that didn't end up in someone having a misdemeanor DUI conviction on their record, and having their driver's license severely impacted. The amazing thing about these stats is there was only one DUI trial acquittal in Judge Burke's courtroom for the 2013 year - the only other cases that were not convictions were dismissed either by the judge or voluntary by the prosecutor. DUI cases in Ann Arbor are typically dismissed if there was a constitutional violation where some of the evidence obtained was suppressed due to an illegal traffic stop or some issues with the chemical tests.
It appears that Judge Burke's most common jail sentence was two days, which means he would sentence a defendant to most likely a weekend in jail for a DUI conviction. This is of course accompanied by extensive probation, community service, alcohol treatment and education, fines & costs and other penalties.
Going to trial on a DUI in Ann Arbor or filing motions and holding a hearing for a dismissal require an experienced DUI attorney who is experienced with the different defenses and arguments, which lead to these rare, but obtainable results.
As a former prosecutor, I've handled 1000's of DUI cases of behalf of the government, and in my own private practice, I handle approximately 100 DUI cases each year; some of these cases are quite complex while some are more cut and dry. It takes an experienced DUI attorney to decipher the complex cases from the cut and dry, while providing the client with all of their options. Even the cut and dry cases have viable defenses, which the client may opt to bring to trial. Along with a strong tactical plan for trial or hearings, a proactive DUI approach is needed to ensure that the client has the best options on the table when making their final decision.
It appears that Judge Burke's most common jail sentence was two days, which means he would sentence a defendant to most likely a weekend in jail for a DUI conviction. This is of course accompanied by extensive probation, community service, alcohol treatment and education, fines & costs and other penalties.
Going to trial on a DUI in Ann Arbor or filing motions and holding a hearing for a dismissal require an experienced DUI attorney who is experienced with the different defenses and arguments, which lead to these rare, but obtainable results.
As a former prosecutor, I've handled 1000's of DUI cases of behalf of the government, and in my own private practice, I handle approximately 100 DUI cases each year; some of these cases are quite complex while some are more cut and dry. It takes an experienced DUI attorney to decipher the complex cases from the cut and dry, while providing the client with all of their options. Even the cut and dry cases have viable defenses, which the client may opt to bring to trial. Along with a strong tactical plan for trial or hearings, a proactive DUI approach is needed to ensure that the client has the best options on the table when making their final decision.