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1. Harris, Daniel: Facts about Michigan's drunk driving law: Under Michigan law, it is illegal to drive: * While impaired by, alcohol, illegal drugs, and certain prescribed medications (Operating While Visibly Impaired - OWVI) * While the alcohol or drugs in your body substantially affected your ability so you could not operate a motor vehicle safely (Operating While Intoxicated - OWI) * With a bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or more (Operating While Intoxicated - OWI) If you are under age 21 it is against the law: * To drive with a bodily alcohol content of 0.02 or greater, or have any presence of alcohol other than that consumed at a generally recognized religious ceremony. (Under 21 Any BAC) If you have been convicted of a drunk driving offense within the last seven years of the instant offense, you can be charged with Operating While Intoxicated 2nd Offense. If you have been convicted of a drunk driving offense two times within the past ten years of the instant offense, you can be charged with Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense. Possible Penalties Operating While Visibly Impaired (OWVI) * Up to 93 days in jail * Fine of up to $300 * Up to 360 hours of community service * Possible vehicle immobilization * Driver license restrictions for 90 days * $500 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years * 4 points on license Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) * Up to 93 days in jail * Fine of $100 - $500 * Up to 360 hours of community service * Possible vehicle immobilization * Possible ignition interlock * License suspension for 30 days followed by restrictions for 150 days * $1000 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years * 6 points on license Under 21 Any BAC * Fine of up to $250 * Up to 360 hours of community service * Restricted driver license for 30 days * $500 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years * 4 points on license Operating While Impaired 2nd Offense * 5 days to 1 year in jail * Fine of $200 - $1000 * 30 to 90 days of community service * License plate confiscation * Vehicle immobilization for 90 - 180 days * Possible vehicle forfeiture * Driver license denial/revocation for a minimum of 1 year * $1000 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years * 6 points on license Operating While Impaired 3rd Offense * 1 to 5 years in prison * Fine of $500 - $5000 * 60 to 80 days of community service * License plate confiscation * Vehicle immobilization for 1 to 3 years * Possible vehicle forfeiture * Vehicle registration denial * Driver license denial/revocation for a minimum of 5 years * $1000 driver responsibility fee for two consecutive years * 6 points on license
2. Kur, Mary: The police have contacted me and want to talk to me. Should I talk to them? NO, you should not talk to the police without an attorney present EVEN IF YOU HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. There is a reason they say, "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a Court of law."
3. Klawun Law Firm: A criminal defendant has a right to represent herself during criminal proceedings. Self-representation is a right afforded in both state criminal proceedings and federal criminal proceedings. The defendant has a right to represent herself and that right is implied within the purview of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Self-representation is also referred to as pro se defense.
4. George Lewis: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.