How will I be sentenced for my drunk driving case in Michigan? What factors determine my outcome?

Most clients are constantly thinking over worst-case scenarios for their cases and often ask if they are going to jail if they are convicted. To answer the client’s initial concern, it is imperative that counsel secure answers to some fundamental questions about the client and the facts of the case. In considering the sentencing issue, you must ascertain the following:
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1. What is the client’s criminal history?
2. What is the client’s OWI history?
3. Are there prior offenses that could be considered alcohol related?
4. Where did the alleged offense occur?
5. Who is the judge?
6. What are the facts of the case?
7. Are any of the facts of the case particularly egregious?
8. What is the client’s prior treatment history?
9. What is the client’s occupation?
10. What are the client’s future plans?
11. Does the client have any support groups?
12. How will a conviction impact the client?