New Michigan “Super Drunk” Law

The "Super Drunk" bill, a new drunk driving law, is scheduled to go into effect on October 31, 2010.

Following country wide crackdowns on drunk drivers, the Michigan bill creates a new classification of drunk driver, known as the "Super Drunk," and includes any driver with a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of equal to or greater than 0.17, which is over twice the legal limit of 0.08.

After October 31, "Super Drunk" drivers will face harsher penalties than they do under current Michigan law, including:

• A one-year driver license suspension for a first offense, the first 45 days of which is a "hard suspension," meaning that no driving at all is allowed;
• Placement of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) on his/her vehicle at the expensive of the driver;
• Increased fines;
• Increased jail time; and
• Possible placement in a mandatory one-year-minimum alcohol treatment program.

With such an increase in penalties, it is more important than ever to obtain experienced criminal defense representation. If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Michigan and your BAC was over 0.17, you could face severe financial and legal consequences. For help, contact the Chelsea, Michigan criminal defense attorneys at Keusch, Flintoft & Conlin, P.C. today.