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