First TIme Offense Michigan DUI DWI OWI Drunk Driving

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:

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

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