The prosecutor can usually look at your lein record and find them. The police may not have and could have charged you with a OWI First Offense; however, if/when they find out, they could enhance it if your last drunk driving in Florida was within 7 years, or the 3 together were within 10 years, you could be charged with a felony. I would obtain a lawyer in the area where you received your last Michigan offense, usually best to have a local lawyer, who can deal with the prosecutor's office. You have the right to remain silent and did not have to tell them about the previous offenses when you were arrested, but you can't lie, just take the 5th. Your driver license could also be suspended or revoked, depending on how far apart your drunk driving's were. If you were driving on a Florida license, the Secretary of State, will notify Florida if you are convicted. If you were driving on a Michigan license, Florida may not be contacted.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2012 at 5:28 AM