If you were arrested and charged with a DUI in Wyoming, Michigan or a neighboring City, please call the 1-800 number below to get in contact with an experienced DUI attorney to fight your case.

1-800-420-9444

Wyoming, Michigan OWI Criminal Defense Lawyer

What happens if I was arrested for OWI in Wyoming?

Under Michigan law, once you have been cited for violating the OWI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The criminal action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the administrative action is brought against your license by the Michigan BMV. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

Being arrested for OWI is a serious offense that can have major repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is very important that anyone facing a Michigan OWI charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of an aggressive and experienced OWI criminal defense attorney will help you understand all of your options and rights.

Michigan OWI (DWI) Administrative Hearing

Pursuant to Michigan law, an individual has 30 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Michigan BMV. If you fail to request a hearing within 30 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to an administrative hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Bureau Motor Vehicles within thirty (30) days.

OWI Penalties for First Time Offenders

Monetary Fines - In Wyoming, Michigan, fines for a first time OWI are $500.
Michigan Driving Privileges and OWI - In Wyoming, Michigan, a first time DWI or OWI conviction results in the revocation of Michigan driving privileges for 180 days.
Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driver's license for 1 year.
Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the OWI statute with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of 0.04. A first time OWI (DWI) conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent OWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license in Michigan.
Jail Time - A first time DWI / OWI offender faces 93 days time in jail.

OWI Subsequent Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional OWI violations. Due to the complexity of OWI laws in Michigan, you may not be aware of options and rights. This is why an assertive and professional attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a Michigan DWI or OWI for a professional and free consultation.

It is illegal to drive in Michigan:

While intoxicated or impaired by, alcohol, illegal drugs, and certain prescribed medications.
With a bodily alcohol content of 0.08 or more (driving while intoxicated).
With any presence of a Schedule 1 drug or cocaine.

If you are under age 21 it is against the law:

To drive with a bodily alcohol content of 0.02 or greater, or have any presence of alcohol other than that consumed at a generally recognized religious ceremony.
To buy, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages. You may transport alcohol in a vehicle only when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. If you are caught with alcohol in your vehicle and there is no adult accompanying you, you can be charged with a misdemeanor, whether you are on the road or in a parking lot.

Drivers who may have been drinking or using other drugs may: