Michigan Misdemeanors: Maximum Punishment
Violations: The following is a list of possible Michigan misdemeanors and their maximum fines and jail sanctions imposed pursuant to Michigan statute. These may vary depending on whether the charge or conviction is based upon a local ordinance or under the Michigan Statute, which is dependent on the charging governmental body (i.e. State or Local Municipality).
The following is a list of common Michigan Misdemeanors or Sanctions:
MIP – Minor Purchase/Possess/Consume Alcohol, no jail, $100 to $500
MIP – Minor Purchase/Consume Alcohol in a Vehicle, 90 Days, $100
Nuisance Party/Attend/Allow/Host, 90 Days, $500
Open Intoxicants in Public, 90 Days, $500
Open Intoxicants Motor Vehicle, 90 Days, $100
Operating While Intoxicated 1st (OWI), 93 Days, $100 to $500
Operating While Visibly Impaired 1st (OWVI), 93 Days, $300
Operating With a High BAC, Super Drunk, 180 Days, $200 to $700
OWI 2ND / OWVI 2ND, 5 Days to 1 Yr., $200 to $1000
Operating With Presence of Drugs (OWPD), 93 Days, $100 to $500
Possession of Marijuana / Use, 90 Days to 1 Yr., $100 to $2000
Disorderly Conduct, 90 Days, $100 to $500
Disturbing the Peace, 90 Days, $500
Domestic Violence, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $1000
Contribute To Delinquency of Minor, 90 Days, $1000
Reckless Driving, 93 Days, $500
Retail Fraud 3rd Degree, 2nd Degree, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $2000
Urinate in Public, 90 Days, $500
Trespass, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $2000
Malicious Destruction of Property MDOP, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $1000
No Proof of Insurance, 1 Yr., $200 to $500
Embezzlement under $200, 93 Days, $500
Receive Conceal Stolen Property, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $2000
Larceny (Under -$200) $200-$1000, 93 Days to 1 Yr., $500 to $1000
Furnish Alcohol to a Minor-Statue/Ordinance, 60 Days to 90 Days, $500 to $1000
Restricted License Violation, 90 Days, $100
Zero Tolerance (Person under 21 w/BAC), no jail, $250
Assault & Battery, 93 Days, $500
Breaking & Entering, Illegal Entry, 90 Days, $500
Drive on Suspended, Revoked, Driver’s License, 93 Days to 1Yr., $500 to $1000
No Operators License in Possession, 90 Days, $100
NSF-Non- Sufficient Funds Check (Under $100), 93 Days to 1Yr., $500 to $1000
Failure to Report or Stop at Property Accident, 90 Days, $100
Malicious Use of Telecommunication Services, 6 Months, $1000
Ignition Interlock: Operating Without BAIID Properly Installed, 180 Days, $200 to $700
Ignition Interlock Device: Unauthorized Removal of BAIID, 90 Days, $200 to $700
In Addition to the above penalties there are other consequences:
The Secretary of State will in some cases suspend or revoke your driver’s license and impose drivers license responsibility sanctions. These sanctions, possible suspensions, restrictions or revocations will vary depending on the charge and conviction. Individuals must also be concerned with second or subsequent charges and convictions. These too will impact the possible punishments that an individual face when he or she is sentenced—whether they choose to plea or are inevitably found guilty.
Including the above punishments, courts will vary when and if it renders jail sanctions, probation terms and at sentencing. Again, the circumstances of the case and the defendant will, whether positive or negative, impact any particular case and its ultimate disposition. Make sure you obtain the right Attorney for your criminal case. Josh Jones maintains a full-service criminal defense firm, specializing in marijuana law and handlings all Michigan Misdemeanors and Felonies.
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