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What happens after a second DUI/OWI offense?
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What happens after a second DUI/OWI offense?
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DUI in Michigan is a serious charge. Generally a first time offender will have to pay huge fines. In Michigan the fines for a first time offender ranges from $100 to $500. Besides fines first time offenders be sentenced to community service and have their vehicles immobilized.
A second DUI offence in Michigan has more severe penalties. The chances of you going to jail are higher. You can be sent to jail for periods ranging from 5 days to 1 year. A second DUI in Michigan is a misdemeanor. The fines for a second DUI ranges from $200 to $1000. You can also be ordered to do community service for a period ranging from 30 days to 90 days. For a second DUI offense in Michigan, there is mandatory vehicle immobilization.
A third DUI offence in Michigan is a felony offense. Felony offenses in Michigan are punishable with imprisonment exceeding one year. So if you have been convicted twice for DUI in Michigan, a third conviction will result in a felony conviction on your record.
Besides the legal consequences, there are also other consequences which can affect you. Your driver’s license can be suspended causing problems for you to move around. Your auto insurance rates will shoot through the roof. In fact most auto insurance company will not want to do business with you. The ones that are willing to do business with you will charge high premiums. If subsequently you are charged for another offense, the fact that you already have two DUI convictions can enhance the sentences for the offense if you are convicted. If you have are charged with a second DUI offense in Michigan, consult with an experienced attorney. The attorney can assist you avoid conviction and the consequences of conviction for a second DUI in Michigan.
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