Michigan Drunk Driving Offenses

Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, DUI Lawyer Todd L. Levitt

Zero Tolerance– 1st

  •   BAC: Any amount in persons under 21 years of   age
  •   Maximum Jail: 0 Days
  •   Maximum Fine: $250
  •   Secretary of State will suspend license
  • 90 day restricted license
  •   Screening and Assessment for substance abuse   and rehabilitation is possible
  •   Vehicle subject to immobilization
  •   Community Service
  •   Defendant may be ordered to pay the cost of   prosecution and emergency service
  • $500 a year Driver Responsibilty Fee for 2 years.
   Operating   While Visibly Impaired (OWVI)- 1st

  •   BAC: If jury believes any amount of alcohol   impaired a person’s ability to drive, they may be charged
  •   Lesser offense compared to OWI
  •   Maximum Jail: 93 Days
  •   Maximum Fin3: $300
  •   Secretary of State will suspend license
  • 90 day restricted license
  •   Screening and Assessment for substance abuse   and rehabilitation is possible
  •   Vehicle subject to immobilization
  •   Defendant may be ordered to pay the cost of   prosecution and emergency service
  • $500 a year Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 years.

Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)- 1st  

  •   BAC: .08-.17
  •   Maximum Jail Time: 93 Days
  •   Maximum Fine: $100-$500
  •   Secretary of State will suspend license
  • after 1st 30 days restricted up to 6 months
  •   Screening and Assessment for substance abuse   and rehabilitation is possible
  •   Vehicle subject to immobilization
  •   Community Service
  •   Defendant may be ordered to pay the cost of   prosecution and emergency service
  • $1000 a year Driver Responsibilty Fee for 2 years

 

Super Drunk- 1st

  •   BAC: .17 or more
  •   Maximum Jail Time: 180 Days
  •   Maximum Fin: $200-$700
  •   Secretary of State will suspend license
  • 45 day hard suspension followed by restrictions for remainder of year with required ignition interlock device.
  •   Screening and Assessment for substance abuse   and rehabilitation is possible
  •   Vehicle subject to immobilization
  •   Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device will   be ordered at defendant’s expense
  •   Community Service
  •   Defendant may be ordered to pay the cost of   prosecution and emergency service
  • $1000 a year Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 years.

 

CMU Student Lawyer Todd L. Levitt, has been representing CMU Students for DUI, Drinking & Driving for more than 18 years.

Todd L. Levitt, also teaches as an adjunct professor at CMU in The College of Business Administration.

Todd L. Levitt can be reached for a free consultation at 989-772-6000