What Constitutes a “Habitual Offender”?

If a driver has any of the following combination of drunk or drugged driving convictions, Michigan law indicates that he or she is a
“Habitual Offender”:  two or more convictions within 7 years; or three or more convictions within 10 years. The Michigan Secretary of State is required to revoke the driver license of a Habitual Offender and deny his or her application for another license.

After the minimum period of revocation/denial, a Habitual Offender may be eligible for a driver’s license appeal hearing. If a restricted license is ordered, the hearing officer must require that the Habitual Offender install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device [BAIID] on any vehicle he or she owns or intends to operate.

Learn about Ignition Interlock violations here.

 

If you’ve received notice of an Ignition Interlock Violation, and need assistance, please call us.  We’re well-versed in the mechanics/administration of BAIID devices, and have successfully defended hundreds of BAIID violations.  Contact Geherin Law Group, PLLC. today 24/7.