Convicted of a crime in Michigan? There goes your license and possibly your career.

A criminal conviction in Michigan could cost you in a number of ways.  You could lose your job, your driver's license and other professional and recreational licenses.  The following list is not meant to be a complete list of every license that could be lost due to a criminal conviction in Michigan, but some of the most common that could be lost or adversely affected by a conviction.   The legal authority that governs this type of license is also listed.  Some of these licenses are federally regulated while some are regulated by the State of Michigan. 

Accountants - MCL 339.734
Aviation personnel - 49 USC 44936
Bankers - 12 USC 1829
Casino employees - Mich Admin Code R 432.1337 et seq
Childcare providers - MCL 722.115; Mich Admin Code R 400.1152
Corrections employees - MCL 791.205a
Firefighters - MCL 38.510
Health professionals - MCL 333.16221
Lawyers - MCR 9.104; MCR 9.120
Military personnel - 10 USC 504(a)
Police officers - Mich Admin Code R 28.14203
School employees (e.g., bus drivers, teachers) - MCL 257.1853;MCL 380.1230; Mich Admin Code R 390.1201
Security guards - MCL 338.1056

Driver Licenses May Be Suspended or Revoked Under MCL 257.319 for Criminal Convictions Including

- Felonies involving use of a motor vehicle.
- Minor in possession of alcoholic beverage.
- Drunk driving.

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