By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 3, 2022
New Baltimore: 42nd District Court
The 42ndDistrict Court is located in Macomb County in the City of New Baltimore. The court services the communities of New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, Village of New Haven and Lenox Township.
The 42nd District Court is located at the following address:
35071 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Phone: 586-725-9500
Judge: Honorable William Hackel
Drunk driving cases are among the most frequent charges in the 42nd District Court in New Baltimore. Since Czarnecki & Taylor is located in Macomb County, and because of our weekly appearances at the 42nd District Court, we have extensive familiarity with how drunk driving cases are handled in that court.
Michigan Drunk Driving
According to Michigan law, a driver can be arrested if they are operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in any way by alcohol and prescription or illegal drugs. This article contains detailed information on a drunk driving charge including penalties. Also, we have written a guide to Macomb County drinking and driving offenses found here.
If caught with a BAC above the legal limit of .08%, you will be charged with a drinking and driving offense. To learn more about what a prosecutor must prove in an OWI prosecution read this article. If this is your first offense, learn more about it in this article. If you are charged with operating while under the influence of marijuana then this article is for you.
If convicted of an OWI, the court and SOS can impose several penalties. These include: driver’s license suspension or revocation, community service, court costs and fines, participation in a substance abuse program, probation, and jail time. Once reported, the Secretary of State will take action against your license by issuing either a suspension, restriction, or revocation depending on the offense.
A drunk driving charge can be a significant problem no matter where it happens. However, since this article concerns a 42nd New Baltimore District Court drunk driving offense, hiring a Macomb County lawyer will have a positive impact on the outcome of your case because the lawyer knows what to expect in that court from both the judge and prosecutors.
Our attorneys have extensive experience representing people charged with drunk driving in the 42nd District Court – New Baltimore.
If you’ve been accused of an OWI in New Baltimore, you probably feel overwhelmed. Besides the stress and anxiety that comes from being charged with a crime, you might be worried about your future. You may wonder what type of punishment you’ll face if convicted. Or you may not even know where to turn for help. Czarnecki & Taylor can help you through this process because we have extensive experience in this court.
If you hire our team to handle your New Baltimore OWI, you stand a better chance of avoiding serious consequences. As experienced criminal defense attorneys who frequently appear in that court, we know what to expect from the judge, city attorney and state prosecutors.
When you hire our team to represent you for your drunk driving charge, we are familiar with the judge, the police, the clerks and prosecutors. Each of these people plays a significant role in the outcome of your case.
Our role as your criminal defense attorney is to advocate on your behalf in the courtroom and work with you to reach the best solution based on your circumstances. Knowledge and experience are critical to criminal defense. But, so is knowledge and understanding of the court where your case is located. With this knowledge, we can create a strategy that is in your best interest. For example, we know that drunk driving cases in the 42nd District Court in New Baltimore are handled very differently than in Rochester or Bloomfield Hills. There is a specific strategy for handling cases in each jurisdiction.
Choosing our criminal defense attorneys is one of the smartest things you can do for your drunk driving charge in New Baltimore. Here is an additional article on our approach to winning OWI cases and how to get your OWI dismissed.
How Czarnecki & Taylor will handle your case.
Most drunk driving cases do not go to trial. Some, of course, should go to trial or be challenged with motions and evidentiary hearings. We know when to fight and when to negotiate. This holds true for drunk driving cases in any court.
If your case needs to go trial, we have the experience to present the best legal defense for your case. If the situation calls for negotiation, we can get the best results for you.
When I say best results I typically mean the following:
(1) avoid jail
(2) reduce a jail sentence
(2) save your driver’s license
(3) get the charges reduced
(4) save you money on fines and costs
The following are the most common benefits our firm can provide you in this court, or any other court for that matter since we have extensive experience the vast majority of courts in the east side of Michigan.
- We are familiar with the court. We know how the court operates and handles drunk driving cases. We know what the judge expects.
- Our team has extensive experience in handling a variety of drunk driving cases. At Czarnecki & Taylor we have handled nearly every form of drunk driving offenses. The offenses include misdemeanors, felonies, and drunk driving cases that have resulted in severe injuries and second-degree murder charges.
- We are familiar with the prosecutors so that we will be able to negotiate the best possible plea bargain and argue for a minimal sentence. Every case, including felony drunk driving cases, has the potential to be negotiated to a lesser offense. Our experience enables us to present your case because we know what the prosecutors are looking for regarding a plea deal.
- Our attorneys have filed motions seeking a dismissal or reduction of drinking and driving offenses. Because we are familiar with the court where your case is located, we know how best to present your case in an evidentiary hearing. As explained earlier, each judge has their own way of handling cases.
- Take your case to trial if required. Our experienced attorneys familiar with the court know what the judge expects to see during a trial. An attorney that is familiar with the court will be able to appear more at ease in front of the judge or jury during a trial because they know what to expect from the court. Our office has held many trials and motions in the 42nd District Court in New Baltimore.
Summary
Because our attorneys frequently represent people in New Baltimore for drunk driving on a weekly basis our attorneys know the policies and procedures in that court. You should never plead guilty or make the decision to go to trial without the benefit of expert legal advice.
At Czarnecki & Taylor, we have extensive experience and an impressive track record of success in handling all types of criminal charges. Our team of experienced defense attorneys has a deep understanding of the complex legal issues involved in these cases and the most effective strategies for defending our clients against serious allegations. We are here to help you navigate this difficult time and provide the strong advocacy you need to defend your rights.
Also, you might be interested in learning what to expect during your first consultation with an OWI attorney.
Do you have a 42nd District Court – New Baltimore OWI charge? We can help. Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC’s experienced attorneys will handle your case with care and help you through every step of the process.
For a free consultation, contact us today at (586) 718-2345 or online for a prompt response. We are available 24/7 and have weekend and evening appointments. Payment plans available.