Child Left at Home Under Court Jurisdiction for DUI

If you were operating a vehicle while intoxicated with your child or children in the car, the stakes are very high. CPS may decide to open an investigation and begin looking into your case. Navigating two investigations can be overwhelming without the assistance of a seasoned CPS attorney for DUIs. Hiring Michigan lawyers will help you stay on track to receiving your desired outcome and proving your innocence. DUI cases are complex and the penalties on the line vary greatly, depending on the details of your case and your criminal history. If you have been accused of driving while intoxicated, it is very important that you contact a defense attorney as soon as possible. Your CPS lawyer will ensure the police and Child Protection Services are following protocol as they collect evidence and build a case against you, helping you avoid unlawful incrimination.

CPS Investigation Process in Michigan DUI Charges

The biggest mistake parents make during CPS investigations is not taking them seriously. Just because you know you are innocent does not mean that CPS does. Typically, a caseworker will show up at your front door unannounced and ask to come inside and see your child. If this happens, politely deny them access to your home and have your child come to the window so they don’t accuse you of hiding your children. It is your legal right to deny access to your home, unless they have a warrant. Taking advantage of your legal rights whenever possible will put you on track to earning the best available outcome. After you learn you are under investigation, contact a defense attorney. Your lawyer should have experience working on CPS cases, as well as DUI cases. Ask to see a list of previous case results before settling on legal counsel.

After the initial home visit, the CPS worker will most likely set up interviews with you, your child, and all other relevant parties, schedule a doctor’s examination, review relevant case documents and assess your family’s strengths and weaknesses. After the investigation is wrapped up, they will place your case in one of five categories that will determine what happens next. If at any point during the investigation, CPS believes your child or children are not safe in your home, they will remove them and your case will immediately proceed to a preliminary hearing.

Child Left at Home – Review and Permanency Hearings

If CPS decides to let your child or children remain at home, they will set up review hearings to ensure the situation stays in their best interest. At least once every 6 months, you will appear before a judge and your case will be reassessed. Within 12 months, a permanency hearing will take place. During this hearing, the judge will decide if your child can stay with you, or if he or she needs a different permanent living situation. If you need help proving that your child should stay at home under your care, contact Grabel & Associates today. We will aggressively fight to prove that you did not harm your children and that your family should remain together.

Representing Clients with CPS Cases involving DUIs in Michigan

Our team keeps the bigger picture in mind throughout every stage of your case. If you are a parent that has been accused of driving while drunk or intoxicated, we will prepare you for a CPS investigation, just in case they decide to come after you. By putting you on the offense, you will be situated to receive the best available outcome. We will conduct our own investigation, independent of police, to ensure all of the information gathered is accurate. From there, we will build you a strong defense that will hold up in and out of court. We are willing to explore every legal option to keep your case results from hindering your future. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in your DUI case.

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To speak with our team of DUI defense specialists, contact us. Our toll-free hotline will connect you with a skilled case analyst who will provide you with a free initial case consultation. We understand your case is time-sensitive, which is why we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reach out to us today and take the first step in fighting back.