Legal Question in DUI Law in Michigan

can you go to jail for an open intox misdemenor. My boyfriend got a ticket for open intox while i was driving. I got pulled over and he received the ticket.... The Clerk said he could possibly go to jail because the magistrate rarely gives out fines for this offense. If he does have to go to jail how long can they sentance him... he was only the passenger


Asked on 9/28/10, 8:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Timothy Klisz Klisz Law Office, PLLC

The max jail time for a regular misdemeanor in Michigan is 93 days in jail. He should obtain counsel right away. Kliszlaw.com. Tim Klisz

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Answered on 10/03/10, 8:56 am


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