Michigan Drunk driving multiple offender (prior Michigan drunk driving convictions) statutes apply to prior Michigan DUI convictions as well as out-of-state DUI convictions. As long as the prior offense out of state "substantially corresponds to a law of Michigan, or a law of another state substantially corresponds to a law of this state".
The same holds true for any similar federal offenses. The burden is on the prosecution to show that the prior conviction out of state substantially corresponds to the current Michigan charge. In making this decision, the court will look to the language of the other states statute along with the behavior proscribed in the statute that must substantially correspond to its Michigan equivalent.
If a Michigan driver is convicted of a Michigan drunk driving offense in another state and serves a driving suspension in that other state, a waiver can be obtained for a corresponding restriction, suspension or revocation if the driver submits proof that they served a restricted, suspended or revoked license for a period of time equal or greater than what Michigan would impose, and that the driver did in fact serve that suspension in the other state.
Your out-of-state convictions and license implications should be thoroughly addressed with your experienced Michigan defense attorney.
The same holds true for any similar federal offenses. The burden is on the prosecution to show that the prior conviction out of state substantially corresponds to the current Michigan charge. In making this decision, the court will look to the language of the other states statute along with the behavior proscribed in the statute that must substantially correspond to its Michigan equivalent.
If a Michigan driver is convicted of a Michigan drunk driving offense in another state and serves a driving suspension in that other state, a waiver can be obtained for a corresponding restriction, suspension or revocation if the driver submits proof that they served a restricted, suspended or revoked license for a period of time equal or greater than what Michigan would impose, and that the driver did in fact serve that suspension in the other state.
Your out-of-state convictions and license implications should be thoroughly addressed with your experienced Michigan defense attorney.