What are the penalties under Michigan's new " Super Drunk" Driving Law?

Michigan's new Super Drunk Driving Law is based upon the operator of a motor vehicle having a High Blood Alcohol content. ( BAC of .17 or higher). The teeth of this new law in Michigan is that the offender will be subject to harsher penalties than a regular charge of Operating While intoxicated. Specifically up to 180 days in Jail, up to $700.00 in fines and up to 360 hours of community service. Super drunk drivers in Michigan also face a drivers license suspension for one year. Michigan Super Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer. Additionally, you may request a restricted license after 45 days, but you must have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. As usual, the Michigan Secretary of State will assess you a  $1,000.00 a year driver responsibility fee for 2 years. Many people in Michigan, including some Attorneys and Judges, feel that The Michigan Driver Responsibility law is wrong and subjects the defendant to double penalties. Grand Rapids Drunk Driving Lawyer, representing clients throughout all west Michigan counties.