Super Drunk Has Super Consequences

In October 2010, Michigan put into effect a new drunk driving law affectionately called "Super Drunk." The proper legal term is Operating with a High BAC, however, it has come to be known by it's more generic name, Super Drunk. This law applies to first offenders of the State's drinking and driving laws and applies to any first offender arrested with a breath or blood alcohol level of .17 or higher, you will be subject to enhanced penalties than a first offender with a BAC below .17.

The more severe penalties include a one year treatment program. This is the longest treatment requrement for any drinking and driving offense. This new law also includes increased jail time of up to 180 days and increased fines of up to $700. License penalities are also increased: a one year suspension, with a restricted license available after 45 days, but only if you pay to have an ignition interlock device (breath test machine or blow n go, as some people call it) on your car for the remaining 320 days. Obviously, this make this new effense much more expensive as these interlock devices cost about $50 to install and about $80 - $100 per month to rent and have calibrated.

If you find yourself charged under the Super Drunk law, you should contact an expereinced DUI attorney immediately. The consequences can be life-changing.