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Criminal Law - Drunk Driving - Michigan
DUI/OWI/OUIL Law Michigan DUI Laws
When faced with a Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL arrest and/or conviction,
there are a number of issues to consider: Will you have to serve jail
time? If so, for how long? Or is probation a possibility? What will you
owe in fines? Will your license be suspended, and for how long? Will
you have to go to a DUI/OWI/OUIL school or do community service?
First Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL
Offense:
Michigan Criminal Status:
OWI: Misdemeanor
OUIL/BAC Per Se:
Misdemeanor
Jail:
OWI: Not more than 93
days
OUIL/BAC Per Se: Not
more than 93 days.
Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL Fines/Costs:
OWI: Not more than
$300
Michigan OUIL/BAC
Per Se:
$100-$500.
Michigan License Suspension:
OWI: v90 day
restricted
OUIL/BAC Per Se: 30 day
suspension; 150 day restricted.
Violation of Zero Tolerance Law:
Violation is a misdemeanor; sentence may include not more than 360 hours of community service and a fine of not more than $250.
Vehicle Immobilization:
Immobilization may be ordered at the court’s discretion.
Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL School:
Check with your local Substance Abuse Regional Coordinating Agency
for a list of approved DUI/OWI/OUIL schools and programs.
Michigan Community Service:
OWI: Not more than 360
hours
OUIL/BAC Per Se: Not
more than 360 hours.
Second Michigan DUI/OUI/OUIL Offense
Plus:
Michigan Criminal Status:
OWI: Misdemeanor
OUIL/BAC Per Se:
Misdemeanor. A 3rd offense or more is a felony.
Jail:
OWI: 5 days to 1
year
OUIL/BAC Per Se: 5 days
to 1 year. A 3rd offense or more may result in 1-5 years in
prison.
Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL Fines/Costs:
OWI: $200-$1,000
OUIL/BAC Per Se:
$200-$1,000. A 3rd offense or more may result in $500-$5,000.
Michigan License Suspension:
OWI: 90 day
restricted
OUIL/BAC Per Se: 30 day
suspension; 150 day restricted.
Violation of Zero Tolerance Law:
Violation is a misdemeanor; sentence may include not more than 60
days of community service, a fine of not more than $500 and not more
than 93 days in prison.
Vehicle Immobilization:
Immobilization shall be ordered by the court.
Michigan DUI/OWI/OUIL School:
Check with your local Substance Abuse Regional Coordinating Agency
for a list of approved DUI/OWI/OUIL schools and programs.
Michigan Community Service:
OWI: 30-90 days
OUIL/BAC Per Se: 30-90
days. A 3rd offense can result in 60-180 days community service.
Other:
Commercial Vehicle:
0.04
Under Age:
21 years
Michigan Open Container Laws:
Yes. Driver/Passenger.
How long does a DUI/OWI/OUIL stay on your
record?
A Michigan DUI conviction stays on your driving record for
life.
Driver Responsibility Tax:
Yes.
Ignition interlock device program:
May be required by court, at its discretion, as a condition of
probation.
