2nd DUI After 7 Years: Does Michigan Count It Again?

You’ve made it seven years. You’ve stayed clean, you’ve moved on, and you’ve felt like you were finally past that first DUI. Then, you get hit with a second offense. Your mind immediately races to the 7-year rule—that common rumor that your record just got a clean slate. You’re hoping the state treats this new […]
OWI 2nd Offense Michigan Laws, Penalties and Defenses

What Are the Penalties for OWI 2nd Offense in Michigan? A second OWI in Michigan carries mandatory jail time, a minimum one-year driver’s license revocation, up to $1,000 in fines, enhanced probation, and mandatory vehicle immobilization. A second OWI is a misdemeanor unless it involves injury or death, but the penalties are significantly harsher than […]