Arrest For Owi In Michigan
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OWI. In some states, drivers may be charged with either an OUI or OWI. An OUI means “operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor,” while an OWI means “operating while intoxicated.” Currently, there are five states that use such terminology when charging drivers with related offenses: Indiana: OWI.
Driving under the influence Driving under the influence / Full name
They are all the same. We use to refer to them as OUIL and OUID, Operating Under the Influence of Liquor and Operating Under the Influence of Drugs. Found it easier to call it DUI, Driving Under the Influence.
First OWI conviction — For a first conviction for OWI, OWVI, or drugged driving, Michigan requires at least a 6-month driver's license suspension. You have to serve at least 30 days of the suspension before you can ask for a restricted license.
Jail Sentences for First-Time DUIs in Michigan A first-offense OWI or DUI in Michigan is considered a misdemeanor offense. This does not mean the penalties are not serious. If you are convicted, you may face up to 93 days in jail. In certain circumstances, this sentence can even be increased to something much harsher.
First time OWI arrests also carry driver's license sanctions, ranging from revocation, to long-term suspension, to restrictions. Navigating these sanctions and the red tape that comes from the Michigan Secretary of State's office is complicated, so hiring an attorney to help is certainly advantageous.
The 77 day rule in Michigan refers to the time frame within which the Secretary of State must schedule an administrative hearing after a request for a review of a license suspension. If your driver's license is suspended due to a DUI arrest, you can request a hearing to contest the suspension.
Every DUI crime is penalized by license suspension, which is handed down by the SOS (Secretary of State). If you are a first-time offender and convicted of OWI, your license will be suspended for 30 days, followed by 150 days of restricted driving privileges.
