Michigan drunk driving by the numbers

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Operating while visible impaired

90 days’ restricted license
93 days in jail (max)
2 year of probation (max)
4 points on your license
0 days of lost driving privileges

Operating while intoxicated

0.08+ bodily alcohol content
30 days (or more) with no license
150 days with a restricted license
93 days in jail (max)
2 years of probation (max)]
6 points on your license

Operating while “Super Drunk”

0.17+ bodily alcohol content
45 days (or more) with no license
1 year with restricted driving privileges (minus the time your license is suspended) and interlock ignition device
180 days in jail (max)
6 points on your license

Second Offense

7 years” If your first offense was over 7 years ago, this actually counts as a first offense
0 driving privileges for at least 1 year (probably a lot more)
365 days in jail (max)
5 days in jail (min, unless the judge gives 30-90 days of community service)

Third Offense

5 years in prison (max)
30 days in jail (min)
0 driving privileges for at least 1 year (probably a lot more)
10 years: the license revocation only happens if this is your third offense in 10 years (or second in 7 years)

*Applies for a second or third offense for any combination of OWVI, OWI, or Super Drunk

At Coontz Law, I remain dedicated to protecting my clients’ civil rights and helping them fight back against unfair charges or unjust sentences. If you are facing DUI charges, rest assured that I am the Lansing drunk driving attorney you will want on your side.