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.

Am I even eligible to seek reinstatement of my license?

We’d need to review a copy of your Michigan driving record to be certain, but we’ll often know the answer following a free telephone consultation with you. If you’re not eligible, or we don’t feel you’re in the best position for success, we’ll honestly tell you so.  

We’re available 24/7, and dedicated to our clients. We’ll fight zealously to protect and restore your reputation and driver’s license. For more information, schedule an appointment, or call us 24/7 at (734) 263-2780. 

How to Prepare a Habitual Offender for Their License Appeal Hearing

 

The sorts of things a habitual offender petitioner must prove at the license appeal hearing include:

• His or her alcohol and/or substance abuse problems, if any, are under control and are likely to remain under control.
• He or she represents a low or minimal risk of again driving drunk and/or drugged, or repeating his or her past abusive behavior regarding alcohol and/or drugs.
• He or she has the ability and motivation to drive safely and within the law.
• He or she has the minimum period of abstinence.

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Want Your Driver’s License Reinstated in Michigan?

If a loved one or you have lost your Michigan Driver’s License due to drunk driving convictions in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, and you want to discuss options, please call or email GLG Michigan 24/7 at (734) 263-2780 or online info@GLGMichigan.com.

How do I know if I’m considered a habitual offender?

Under section 303 of the Michigan Vehicle Code [the Code; MCL 257.303] certain combinations of alcohol and/or drug-related convictions lead to a presumption that a person is a "habitual offender." The law requires the Secretary of State to revoke that person's driver license. The law also requires the Secretary of State to deny a license for that person until he or she meets certain conditions.

Learn more here!

Want Your Driver’s License Reinstated in Michigan?

If a loved one or you have lost your Michigan Driver’s License due to drunk driving convictions in Washtenaw County or Southeastern Michigan, and you want to discuss options, please call or email GLG Michigan 24/7 at (734) 263-2780 or online info@GLGMichigan.com.