Michigan OWVI – Second Offense

If you are convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by alcohol, you could lose your license for one to five years. We call this the “death penalty” for your Michigan driving privileges. You could also face the following penalties:

OWVI – Operating While Visibly Impaired – Second Offense

• Criminal Misdemeanor on your Permanent Record
• $200 to $1,000 fine and one or more of the following:
• Five days to one year in jail;
• 30 to 90 days community service;
• Driver license denial/revocation for a minimum one year;
• License plate confiscation;
• Vehicle immobilization 90 to 180 days unless vehicle is forfeited;
• Possible vehicle forfeiture;
• Four points on driver record;
• $500 Driver Responsibility Fee for two consecutive years.