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First Time Offense: Michigan DUI

If you are charged with a first time Michigan DUI crime, here is a brief summary of what you face:

1st Offense to Operating While Intoxicated (Michigan's DUI statute)

• 30 days suspended license/150 days restricted license (automatic), plus $125 reinstatement fee


• Up to 93 days in jail


• Fines of at least $100 up to $500, plus court costs


• Probation up to 2 years


• Up to 360 hours community service


• $1,000.00 "driver responsibility fee" to secretary of state for two years

1st Offense to Operating While Visibly Impaired (The so-called lesser included offense to a Michigan DUI)

• 90 days restricted license (automatic)


• Up to 93 days in jail


• Fines of up to $300, plus court costs


• Probation up to 2 years


• Up to 360 hours community service


• $500.00 "driver responsibility fee" to secretary of state for two years

First time Michigan DUI offenders will want to review our articles:

• Michigan drunk driving: frequently asked questions
• should I accept an impaired?, and
• the drunk driving court process and procedure.

After reviewing those articles, please make sure to review drunk driving defenses and do I need an attorney?

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