While numbers could mean a lot of different things, this question can be partially answered by looking at the latest numbers from the Michigan State Police. MSP last conducted an audit in 2012 for each judge in Michigan and how drunk driving cases were handled.
It's important to note that each case is different and involves different people, evidence and factors. Looking at the numbers, it appears that Judge Brennan 183 drunk driving cases in Royal Oak, and there were 165 convictions. The other cases were either acquittals at trial or a dismissal for a number of reasons. Although averages sometimes can be misleading, the 2012 audit says that the average jail sentence for Judge Brennan was 55 days for Operating While Intoxicated, 5 for Impaired Driving and 46 days for Operating with the Presence of Drugs.
Based on personal knowledge, I know Judge Brennan to be a very fair judge to both the prosecutor and defense. If he sent people to jail on these cases, he must have had a very good reason. These jail terms are terms if sentenced to jail - this is not the average of all his cases. Because Judge Derek Meinecke is new to the bench, there are no numbers yet available.
Most first time DUI cases in Royal Oak get probation terms, second offenders are handled differently depending upon the facts.
If you're charged with drunk driving in Royal Oak, it's important to take a pro-active approach to show you're serious about your case. I put all of my clients on a pro-active plan to put you in the best position with the prosecutor, judge and probation.
It's important to note that each case is different and involves different people, evidence and factors. Looking at the numbers, it appears that Judge Brennan 183 drunk driving cases in Royal Oak, and there were 165 convictions. The other cases were either acquittals at trial or a dismissal for a number of reasons. Although averages sometimes can be misleading, the 2012 audit says that the average jail sentence for Judge Brennan was 55 days for Operating While Intoxicated, 5 for Impaired Driving and 46 days for Operating with the Presence of Drugs.
Based on personal knowledge, I know Judge Brennan to be a very fair judge to both the prosecutor and defense. If he sent people to jail on these cases, he must have had a very good reason. These jail terms are terms if sentenced to jail - this is not the average of all his cases. Because Judge Derek Meinecke is new to the bench, there are no numbers yet available.
Most first time DUI cases in Royal Oak get probation terms, second offenders are handled differently depending upon the facts.
If you're charged with drunk driving in Royal Oak, it's important to take a pro-active approach to show you're serious about your case. I put all of my clients on a pro-active plan to put you in the best position with the prosecutor, judge and probation.
