If I am 18 years old and was charged with an OUI, what are my options?
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If I am 18 years old and was charged with an OUI, what are my options?
My car went of the road. The police showed up to the scene. I blew a .1 at the scene and a .05 at the jail. No one was injured in the accident.
Asked on June 30, 2012 under Criminal Law, Michigan
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your best option is to consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area to help with negotiating a reduced charge with the prosecutor. Although you were not technically intoxicated (.08 or above), you were not to be in possession or under the influence any way as a minor, let alone operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Because of your age and if this is your first offense, you may be able to have this charge reduced to a Minor in Possession charge and have the OUI charge dismissed. This will lessen the impact the OUI charge will have on your criminal record as well as your driving record.
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