
Over 100 Years of Collective Experience On Your Side.



Penalties for a First DUI Offense
If you are convicted of a first-offense drunk driving charge, and your BAC was below 0.17%, you may face the following penalties:
- Up to $500 in fines
- Up to 93 days in jail
- Driver’s license suspension of up to 180 days
- 6 traffic points on your driver’s license
- Up to 360 hours of mandatory community service
If you are arrested for driving drunk and your BAC was above 0.17%, you will face operating while intoxicated (OWI) charges. The penalties for a first-offense OWI include:
- Up to $700 in fines
- Up to 180 days in jail
- Driver’s license suspension of up to 1 year
- 6 points on your driver’s license
- Up to 360 hours of mandatory community service
- Required completion of an alcohol treatment program
- Mandatory ignition interlock installation on your vehicle
As you can see, the penalties for even a first-time offense are very serious. If you are convicted of a second- or third-time DUI offense, you will face even harsher penalties. The same is true if you are arrested for DUI and there is a minor in your vehicle at the time of the arrest or if you are also convicted of causing an accident that results in injury or death while driving drunk.

We represented 111 of the 333 survivors in the lawsuits against Michigan State University for sexual abuse involving the former MSU doctor, Larry Nassar.
Read More
Grewal Law has been amazingly empathetic and forward-thinking through this very emotional and trying time.
- Anonymous
Michigan Sobriety Courts
One of the consequences of a DUI conviction is the revocation or restriction of your driver’s license. However, certain individuals (typically repeat offenders) may be able to enter the Sobriety Court program, which allows you to retain a restricted license as long as you participate in treatment programs. Members of the program are required to have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle. They must also remain in the program for two years, attend Alcoholic Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), submit to drug and alcohol testing, and carry out community service.
If you are interested in learning more about the Sobriety Court program or you need assistance with DUI defense, contact our DUI lawyers in Grand Rapids. With three office locations, Grewal Law PLLC proudly serves clients throughout the state of Michigan.
Contact us online or by phone at (888) 211-5798 today.


A Relentless Firm That Doesn't Take No For An Answer
-
Manvir (Mick) Grewal Sr. Founder and Managing Partner
-
Scott Weidenfeller Attorney; Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Team Leader
-
Ayanna Neal Attorney; Sexual Assault, Civil Rights, & Criminal Team Leader
-
Daniel Barnett Attorney; Commercial Civil Litigation & Business Law Team Leader
-
Nolan Erickson Attorney; New Client Intake Coordinator & Mass Torts Projects
-
David Mittleman Litigating Attorney
-
Gurrajan Gill Attorney
-
Tim Seeger Attorney
-
Chelsea Lenard Attorney
-
Rico Neal Attorney
-
Tyler Burk Attorney
-
Carlye Reynolds Gasior Attorney
-
Michael Szparaga Attorney
