Michigan OUIL

The state of Michigan takes drunk driving very seriously and, as such, classifies it as criminal offense. As a result, if you are convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor in Michigan (OUIL), you face penalties such as jail time, license suspension, and community service. If a person was injured or killed as a result of your impaired driving, you may even face felony charges.

Contrary to what you may think, your blood alcohol content (BAC) does not have to be above the legal limit of .08% in order for you to be charged with OUIL. The prosecution must only prove your driving abilities were impaired due to alcohol consumption, which means you can be charged with OUIL even if your BAC was well below the .08% limit. If, however, you were driving with a BAC above the legal limit, you will face an OUIL charge as well as an operating a vehicle with an unlawful blood alcohol level (UBAL) charge. Plus, even if you are not convicted of the criminal charges, the Michigan Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can still file administrative charges against you—leading to expensive fines and legal fees.

If you are convicted, the consequences of having an OUIL on your criminal record will follow you long after your sentence is served. In addition to expensive auto insurance premiums, an OUIL conviction will show up on your criminal report, which means anyone who checks your background will see that you were found guilty of drunk driving—a fact that can seriously jeopardize future employment, educational, and housing opportunities.

If you have been charged with OUIL in Michigan, it is important for you to speak with a skilled OUIL lawyer prior to your day in court. The right attorney can help create a strong defense for your case, and may even be able to reduce or eliminate the charges against you completely.

Attorney Patrick T. Barone can help. Offering over a decade of legal experience, Mr. Barone is highly familiar with Michigan’s OUIL laws, and has the knowledge required to fight your OUIL charge. Contact the Barone Defense Firm to put one of the state’s most skilled defense attorneys to work for you. Call today for your free consultation. 

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