Legal Question in DUI Law in Michigan

You could face severe penalties and criminal action for allowing an unlicensed person to operate your vehicle. Him not drinking has nothing to do with it - he does not have a license. Whether or not he is eligible to petition for reinstatement, and when, depends on the facts of his case, the terms of his suspension/revocation, etc., and cannot be answered without a lawyer reviewing your friend's criminal case.

You get charged with the same crime he does if you knowingly allow him to operate your vehicle - all the way up to vehicular homicide. Yes, he got caught 3 times for drunk driving (1-5 yr felony), but how many times has he driven drunk without being caught?

Also consider the civil liability. If he kills or injures someone, your insurance will NOT cover it. YOU will be just as liable as he. He won't be able to pay from his prison cell, so that just leaves you.

You could get charged with very serious crimes if you allow him to drive and he is unlicensed. It also could affect your insurance because you agree to a contract with them to avoid such risks. Finally, your friend, if the requisite amount of time has passed, can try to get his license back through the Driver's License Appellate Division of the Secretary of State. Your friend probably would want to hire an attorney to help with that process. http://www.wolverinelaw.com