Drinking Offenses In Michigan

In Michigan there are a great number of specific offenses which can be charged when a person is arrested for Drunk Driving. You can contact your attorney at The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C. by calling 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis, to know the particular penalties in your case.

In general, all drinking and driving offenses are referred to as DUI offenses. The three (3) offenses which are most common in Michigan, as well as the related 2nd and 3rd offenses for each are:

1. Operating Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs, 1st - Misdemeanor, 6 pts
   • commonly abbreviated OUIL or OUID;
2. Unlawful Blood or Breath Alcohol Level, 1st - Misdemeanor, 6 pts
   • commonly abbreviated UBAL, UBAC or Per Se; and
3. Operating While Impaired, 1st - Misdemeanor, 4 pts
   • commonly abbreviated OWI.

   This is only a partial list. For a detailed listing of the penalties associated with these offenses, please refer to Penalties For Drunk Driving. While the offenses above are the most common ones, there are numerous other offenses which can be charged. Some of these are listed below:

   Marine Safety - Operating Under The Influence	Misdemeanor	0 pts, possible license suspension
   Person Under 21 Transport/Possess Alcohol	Misdemeanor	2 pts, license sanctions beginning w/ 2nd offense
   Snowmobile - Operating Under Influence	Misdemeanor	6 pts, license sanctions
   Operate CMV w/BAC .04 to .07	Misdemeanor	0 pts & license restrictions to both operator's license and CDL
   Open Intoxicants in Vehicle	Misdemeanor	2 pts, license sanctions for 2nd offense or more
   Open Intoxicants in Vehicle - Passenger	Same as Above
   Zero Tolerance (person Under 21 with any BAC)	Misdemeanor	4 pts, 1st offense 30 day restricted, 2nd offense, 90 day suspended, Can enhance OUIL / UBAC / OWI

   
   
   

   The penalties and procedures you face, the range and limitations on any plea offer, and the impact on your license can vary depending on the facts in your case. Contact The Law Offices of THOMAS J. TOMKO and Associates, P.C. by calling 586-795-8822 (Macomb or St. Clair), or 248-656-7722 (Oakland or Wayne), for an in-office appointment, or request a Free E-Mail Case Analysis.