Zero Tolerance DUI Law Violations in Michigan

Under Michigan DUI law (M.C.L. 257.625), it is against the law for a person less than 21 years of age to operate a vehicle if the person has any bodily alcohol content.

“Any bodily alcohol content" means either of the following:

• An alcohol content of 0.02 grams or more but less than 0.08 grams per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine, or, beginning October 1, 2013, the person has an alcohol content of 0.02 grams or more but less than 0.10 grams per 100 milliliters of blood, per 210 liters of breath, or per 67 milliliters of urine.
• Any presence of alcohol within a person's body resulting from the consumption of alcoholic liquor, other than consumption of alcoholic liquor as a part of a generally recognized religious service or ceremony.

If you are being charged for violating the zero tolerance laws, we recommend that you contact a Michigan DUI attorney immediately.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE PUNISHMENT ENFORCED

First Offense Misdemeanor

If you are convicted of violating the zero tolerance law and it is your first violation, you will be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by 1 or both of the following:

• Community service for not more than 360 hours.
• A fine of not more than $250.00.

Second Offense Misdemeanor

If the zero tolerance violation occurs within 7 years of 1 or more prior convictions, you may be sentenced to 1 or more of the following:

• Community service for not more than 60 days.
• A fine of not more than $500.00.
• Imprisonment for not more than 93 days.

If you have any questions or doubts about Michigan DUI law related to zero tolerance, or if you were recently arrested under the zero tolerance law, please contact a licensed Michigan DUI attorney. For a free legal consultation and case review, click on the link below.