What are the penalties for a drunk driving conviction in Michigan?

The Penalties for a 1st OWI Offense include:

• Up to $500 fine,
• Up to 93 days in jail,
• Up to 360 hours of community service,
• Up to 180 days license suspension, and
• 6 points on a driver's license.

According to a New Michigan DUI law, enacted in 2010, if your BAC is .17 or higher and it is your a 1st offense your penalties include:

• Up to $700 fine,
• Up to 180 days in jail,
• Up to 360 hours of community service,
• Up to one year license suspension,
• 6 points on a driver's license,
• Mandatory completion of an alcohol treatment program, and
• Ignition interlock use and compliance after 45 days license suspension is required to receive a restricted driver's license. Convicted drunk drivers have limited driving privileges, are prohibited from operating a vehicle without an approved and properly installed ignition interlock device, and are responsible for all installation and upkeep costs for the device.

Operating While Visibly Impaired (1st Conviction):

• Up to a $300 fine, and one or more of the following:
  • Up to 93 days in jail.
  • Up to 360 hours of community service.
• Driver's license restrictions for 90 days (180 days if impaired by a controlled substance).
• Possible vehicle immobilization.
• 4 points added to the offender's driving record.
• Driver Responsibility Fee of $500 for 2 consecutive years.

Second Offense within 7 Years (any combination):

Operating While Intoxicated       

• $200 to $1000 fine, and one or more of the following:
  • 5 days to 1 year in jail.
  • 30 to 90 days of community service
• Driver's license revocation and denial for a minimum of 1 year (minimum of 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years).
• License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 90 to 180 days, unless the vehicle is forfeited.
• Possible vehicle forfeiture.
• 6 points added to the offender's driving record.
• Driver Responsibility Fee of $1,000 for 2 consecutive years.

Operating While Visibly Impaired

• $200 to $1,000 fine, and one or more of the following:
  • 5 days to 1 year in jail.
  • 30 to 90 days of community service.
• Driver's license revocation and denial for a minimum of 1 year (minimum of 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years).
• License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 90 to 180 days unless the vehicle is forfeited.
• Possible vehicle forfeiture.
• 4 points added to the offender's driving record.
• Driver Responsibility Fee of $500 for 2 consecutive years.

Third Offense Within Lifetime (any combination) is a Felony:

Operating While Intoxicated

• $500 to $5,000 fine, and either of the following:
  • 1 to 5 years imprisonment
  • Probation, with 30 days to 1 year in jail.
• 60 to 180 days community service.
• Driver's license revocation and denial if there are 2 convictions within 7 years or 3 convictions within 10 years. The minimum period of revocation and denial is 1 year (minimum of 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years).
• License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 1 to 3 years, unless the vehicle is forfeited.
• Possible vehicle forfeiture.
• Vehicle registration denial.
• 6 points added to the offender's driving record.
• Driver Responsibility Fee of $1,000 for 2 consecutive years.

Operating While Visibly Impaired

• $500 to $5,000 fine, and either of the following:
  • 1 to 5 years imprisonment
  • Probation, with 30 days to 1 year in jail.
• 60 to 180 days community service.
• Driver's license revocation and denial if there are 2 convictions within 7 years or 3 convictions within 10 years. The minimum period of revocation and denial is 1 year (minimum of 5 years if there was a prior revocation within 7 years).
• License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 1 to 3 years, unless the vehicle is forfeited.
• Possible vehicle forfeiture.
• Vehicle registration denial.
• 4 points added to the offender's driving record.
• Driver Responsibility Fee of $500 for 2 consecutive years.