New Legislation Coming to Michigan Could Reduce Jail Sentences that Involve Driving with a Suspended License

Due to the Michigan Joint Task Force’s findings, Michigan implemented legislation (effective October 2021) to reduce jail sentences that involve driving with a suspended license, and ultimately help keep offenders from losing employment. These new laws will not only eliminate license suspensions as a punishment for vehicle code violations (unless they’re related to driving safety), but will eliminate license suspensions for selling or purchasing alcohol to minors, having a controlled substance, or failing to appear in court on a civil infraction. This new legislation also opts Michigan out of the federal requirement for license suspension upon a drug conviction. Effective October 2021, this means a person will no longer faces license suspension for drug possession charges.  

If your license has been suspended due to an offense that’s unrelated to driving safety, and have questions about how these new laws will affect you, please consider consulting Geherin Law Group in Ann Arbor.

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Need Your Driver’s License Reinstated in Michigan?

If you’re facing a criminal traffic offense in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, and you want to discuss options, please call or email Dan Geherin, DUI attorney in Ann Arbor 24/7 at (734) 263-2780 or online info@GLGMichigan.com.

Traffic Violations Could Mean Big Jail Time

Some traffic violations are civil infractions, like failing to stop or yield, while others are criminal and punishable by more than just fines. Criminal traffic offenses, excluding drunk driving offenses, account for six of the top ten most common charges. The Michigan Joint Task Force has  reported that driving without a valid license was the third most common reason for jail admission in Michigan. Changes in procedures and penalties for traffic violations are coming to Michigan!

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Need Your Driver’s License Reinstated in Michigan?

If you’re facing a criminal traffic offense in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, and you want to discuss options, please call or email Dan Geherin, DUI attorney in Ann Arbor 24/7 at (734) 263-2780 or online info@GLGMichigan.com.