Michigan DUI and DWI Legal Questions

Some types of traffic convictions (such as DUIs) remain on your driving record forever. Also, keep in mind that all states share traffic violation information with each other. Otherwise, people could do whatever they wanted (rack up a bunch of DUI convictions, for example), then move to another state to avoid the consequences.... Read More

There is no reason to be loyal to any particular insurance company, they are all bad. Use this as an opportunity to shop around. No, your son does not have to be on your policy. And yes, you can name your son as an excluded driver on your policy so his age and conviction will not be used against you, but if you that, he CANNOT drive the car, EVER, if he does, and causes damage or hurts himself or someone else, you will NOT be covered by insurance.... Read More

Make him an "excluded driver" on your policy, which means you are promising to never let him drive that car, that way, his record will not be held against you in calculating your insurance rate. Be very aware, if you do that, and you do let him drive the car, nothing that happens will be covered by insurance, that is the trade off. If your insurance company still gives you a hard time, shop around, don't be loyal, you get nothing in return from insurance companies from being loyal to them, they are a dime a dozen, and they all suck.... Read More

Secretary of State - DAAD does not have access to a database of the names of those with MMMA cards. Although, you will swear an oath to tell the truth prior to being questioned, and you will probably be asked whether you have an MMMA card, and most certainly will be asked about your last use of any controlled substance.... Read More

In California, on a 1st time DUI, you are usually looking at a 4 to 6 months license suspension, but you may be eligible for a restricted license (to and from school and/or work). If your blood alcohol level is above .20 then there is a 10 month restriction, as well as other enhancements for excessive alcohol. Fines from $390 to $1,000 plus penalty assessments and court costs which beings to the total to about $2,000.00. Your car may be impounded for up to 6 months. Up to 3 year optional ignition interlock device installed on your car. 96 hours to 6 months jail sentence, at least 48 hours of which must be continuance. If you have had a prior DUI within the preceding 10 years, it could be charged as felony with between 1 year and 3 year jail sentence. Depending on the County where the arrest occurred, generally a 1st time DUI offender, with a good attorney, will do little, if any, jail time. However, the defendant will need to jump through some hoops and will be on informal probation from 3 to 5 years. The courts usually order that the defendant pay a fine and penalty assessments which amounts to approximately $1,800.00 plus various other court costs and fees, and either community service or community labor. In addition the defendant must enroll and complete a DUI program. Some courts also require that the defendant participate in a HAM (Hospital and Morgue) Program, MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Program and have their license suspended. Some courts also require an interlocking device be placed on the Defendant's car, although they can, and sometimes do, defer this to DMV. The best thing you can do is hire the best criminal defense/DUI attorney you can afford.... Read More

A person is eligible when, in the opinion of the department, any one or more of the following circumstances exist: 1) School or other transportation facilities are inadequate for regular attendance at school and at activities authorized by the school. The application shall be accompanied by a signed statement from the school principal verifying such facts. A license issued shall be restricted to operating a vehicle from residence to the school and return. 2) Reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary due to illness of a family member. The application shall be accompanied by a signed statement from a physician familiar with the condition, containing a diagnosis and probable date when sufficient recovery will have been made to terminate the emergency. 3) Transportation facilities are inadequate, and use of a motor vehicle is necessary in the transportation to and from the employment of the applicant and the applicant's income from such employment is essential in the support of the family, or where the applicant's operation of a motor vehicle is essential to an enterprise from which an appreciable portion of the income of the family will be derived. The application shall be accompanied by a signed statement from the parents or the guardian, setting forth the reasons a permit is necessary under this subsection. The existence of public transportation at reasonable intervals within one mile of the residence of the applicant may be considered adequate grounds for refusal of a junior permit.... Read More

Yes it is considered two DUI's as there is reciprocation agreements between both states. However, one DUI can only count as a prior if you were convicted of it before the new one occurs. If you have two DUI arrests and have not been convicted on either as you are waiting trial on both, they both count as 2 first time DUI's.... Read More