Michigan DUI law is made up of a few related charges that all deal with the broader 'drunk driving' offense. Michigan implemented multiple DUI related charges in an attempt to prevent offenders from getting around the system without proper punishment.
The different Michigan DUI related charges are:
OWVI: Operating While Visibly Impaired. This law provides a way to be charged without a breath sample or other chemical test, all that is required is for the officer to visibly determine your inability to operate a motor vehicle due to alcohol and/or drugs in your body. OWI: Operating While Intoxicated. This charge is used when alcohol and/or drugs in your body significantly affected your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. In addition, OWI can be charged with a chemical test reading of .08% or greater. Per se law. This charge merely is for when you are found to be operating a motor vehicle with a chemical test blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater. No other evidence of impairment is necessary.
Other MI DUI related offenses include: OUIL (Operating Under the Influence of Liquor), UBAL (Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level), OUID (Operating Under the Influence of Drugs).
Other MI DUI related offenses include: OUIL (Operating Under the Influence of
Liquor), UBAL (Unlawful Blood Alcohol Level), OUID (Operating Under the Influence of
Drugs).
Michigan DUI Penalties
OUIL/ OUID/UBAL First Offense
Jail: Up to 93 days
Fine: $100 - $500
Community Service: Up to 45 days
Drivers license suspension: 6 months (no restricted
license for first 30 days)
Immobilization up to 6 months (180 days)
OWI First Offense
Fine: $100 - $300
Jail: Up to 93 days
Community Service: Up to 45 days
Drivers License Suspension: 90 days
Immobilization up to 6 months (180 days)
OUIL Second Offense
Fine: $200 to $1,000
Jail: 5 days to 1 year
Community Service: 30 to 90 days
Drivers License Suspension: Revocation
License Plate Confiscation
Immobilization 3 to 6 months (90 - 180 days)
Possible vehicle forfeiture
OWI Second Offense
Fine: $200 to $1,000
Jail: 5 days to 1 year
Community Service: 1-3 months
Drivers License Suspension: Revocation
License Plate Confiscation
Immobilization 3 to 6 months (90 - 180 days)
Possible vehicle forfeiture
SR22 Insurance
Michigan DUI law requires people convicted of DUI related
offenses to carry DUI insurance, or SR22 insurance. SR22
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by the Michigan DMV. Some of the big
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