Punishments & Penalties
Below is a summary of the punishments and penalties that
the Court may impose upon the conviction of typical drunk driving offenses.
However, be aware that in addition to the statutory fines
the Court will
impose court costs and the Secretary of State will impose driver responsibility
fees that significantly increase the total cost of conviction. But
remember, your arrest need not result in a conviction.
MICHIGAN OWI FIRST OFFENSE / MISDEMEANOR
- Jail: Not more than 93 days
- Fine: $100-$500
- Licensing: 180 day suspension; 6 points
MICHIGAN OWI SECOND OFFENSE WITHIN 7
YEARS / MISDEMEANOR
- Jail: 5 days to 1 year
- Fine: $200-$1000
- Licensing: Minimum 1 year revocation
MICHIGAN OWI THIRD OFFENSE / FELONY
- Prison: 1 to 5 years
- Fine: $500-$5000
- Licensing: 1 to 5 year revocation
MICHIGAN OPERATING WITH PRESENCE OF DRUGS FIRST
OFFENSE / MISDEMEANOR
- Jail: Not more than 93 days
- Fine: $100-$500
- Licensing: 180 day suspension; 6 points
MICHIGAN OWVI FIRST OFFENSE / MISDEMEANOR
- Jail: Not more than 93 days
- Fine: Not more tha $300
- Licensing: 90 day suspension; 4 points
MICHIGAN ZERO TOLERANCE / MISDEMEANOR
- Community Service: Not more than 360
hours
- Fine: Not more than $250
- Licensing: 30 day restricted; 4 points |
