Michigan DUI Penalties

Listed below are the criminal penalties for Michigan DUI cases. Every case is unique, however, so be sure to consult with an experienced DUI attorney in your area for more information on what penalties may apply to your case. Furthermore, additional civil penalties may apply. Consult the Florida Driving tab for more information.

FIRST OFFENSE OWI/OWVI - FINES: $100-$500; JAIL: Up to 93 days in jail; LICENSE SUSPENSION: 30 day suspension followed by 150 days of restricted driving privileges; OTHER: Up to 360 hours of community service, possible order for installation of an Ignition Interlock Device, vehicle immobilization (discretionary).

SECOND OFFENSE OWI/OWVI WITHIN 7 YEARS - FINES: $200-$1,000; JAIL: 5 days - 1 year in jail; LICENSE SUSPENSION: 1 year; OTHER: mandatory 30-90 days community service, possible order for installation of ignition interlock device, confiscation of license plate, mandatory vehicle forfeiture/immobilization for 90-180 days.

THIRD OFFENSE OWI/OWVI - FINES: $500-$5,000; JAIL: 1-5 years in jail; LICENSE SUSPENSION: 5 year minimum suspension; OTHER: Mandatory 60-180 day community service, license plate confiscation, mandatory vehicle forfeiture/immobilization for 1-3 years, possible order for installation of ignition interlock device.

ALLOWING A PERSON TO OWI/OWVI - FINES: $100-$500, JAIL: up to 93 days.

ALLOWING A PERSON TO OWI/OVWI THAT CAUSES A DEATH - FINES: $1,500-$10,000; JAIL: up to 5 years in prison.

ALLOWING A PERSON TO OWI/OVWI THAT CAUSES SERIOUS INJURY - FINES: $100-$5,000; JAIL: up to 2 years.

OWI CAUSING DEATH - FINES: $2,500-$10,000; JAIL: up to 15 years in prison; OTHER: mandatory vehicle immobilization.

OWI CAUSING DEATH TO POLICE/FIREMAN - FINES: $2,500-$10,000; JAIL: up to 20 years in prison; OTHER: mandatory vehicle immobilization.