Driving while suspended, revoked, or denied

The penalties imposed in Michigan for driving while your driver's license is suspended enhance with each subsequent violation.  The enhancements apply to both criminal sentencing and  your driving eligibility with the Secretary of State.  Hiring a criminal defense attorney skilled in defending driving offenses, both criminally and administratively, will help you understand the entire process.   Call Attorney Karen Carver today, to see if she can help defend your driving offense. 

Driving While License Suspended, Revoked, or Denied

       First Offense

• Up to a $500 fine, or up to 93 days in jail, or both.
• Mandatory additional license sanction.
• 2 points added to the offender's driving record.

         Second Offense

• Up to a $1,000 fine, or up to 1 year in jail, or both.
• Mandatory additional license sanction.
• Vehicle may be immobilized for up to 180 days.
• 2 points added to the offender's driving record.

        Third Offense

• Up to a $1,000 fine, or up to 1 year in jail, or both.
• Mandatory additional license sanction.
• 2 points added to the offender's driving record.
• If there are 2 prior convictions within 7 years, there are additional consequences:License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 90 to 180 days.

       Fourth Offense

• Up to a $1,000 fine, or up to 1 year in jail, or both.
• Mandatory additional license sanction.
• 2 points added to the offender's driving record.
• If there are 3 prior convictions within 7 years, there are additional consequences:License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 90 to 180 days.

       Fifth Offense

• Up to a $1,000 fine, or up to 1 year in jail, or both.
• Mandatory additional license sanction.
• 2 points added to the offender's driving record.
• If there are 4 prior convictions within 7 years, there are additional consequences:License plate confiscation.
• Vehicle immobilization for 1 to 3 years.