Michigan’s drinking and driving statute, MCL 257.625(1) applies to both commercial and non-commercial drivers. For commercial drivers, there is a sanctions scheme that increases with each subsequent offense. For the first offense, a misdemeanor, licensing sanctions include a 30 day suspended license, 150 day restricted license and no hardship appeal regardless of your circumstances. The second offense is also a misdemeanor, requires revocation, but allows for an appeal. A third offense is a felony, revokes the license, but is appealable.
In order to protect your criminal record and career, it is important to fight these charges since each one carries higher penalties than the last. An experienced attorney can negotiate with the city attorney or prosecutor on your case to attempt to get the charges reduced, modified, or even dismissed. To retain one of our skilled lawyers call us at (248) 398-7100 for a free consultation or contact us with a private message.
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