If you’ve been charged with Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), Impaired Driving, Super Drunk, Operating With the Presence of Drugs (OWPD), Minor BAC Zero Tolerance, or Child Endangerment in Plymouth, Canton, Northville, or another area within the jurisdiction of the 35th District Court, your case will be heard by Judge Joe Barone or one of the other judges at this court.
A DUI charge is a serious matter that can impact your freedom, driver’s license, career, and personal reputation. If Judge Barone is assigned to your case, it’s essential to understand the legal process, potential consequences, and defense strategies that could make a difference in your outcome.
Common DUI Charges Heard by Judge Barone at the 35th District CourtIn Michigan, drunk driving offenses are categorized based on BAC levels, prior offenses, and whether minors or drugs were involved. If you are appearing before Judge Barone for a DUI-related charge, you may be facing one of the following:
1. Impaired Driving (OWVI – Operating While Visibly Impaired)
A DUI charge is a serious matter that can impact your freedom, driver’s license, career, and personal reputation. If Judge Barone is assigned to your case, it’s essential to understand the legal process, potential consequences, and defense strategies that could make a difference in your outcome.
Common DUI Charges Heard by Judge Barone at the 35th District CourtIn Michigan, drunk driving offenses are categorized based on BAC levels, prior offenses, and whether minors or drugs were involved. If you are appearing before Judge Barone for a DUI-related charge, you may be facing one of the following:
1. Impaired Driving (OWVI – Operating While Visibly Impaired)
- Definition: Driving while alcohol or drugs visibly impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely.
- Penalties:
- Up to 93 days in jail
- Fines up to $300
- 90-day restricted driver’s license
- 4 points on your driving record
- Definition: Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher or showing substantial impairment due to alcohol or drugs.
- Penalties:
- Up to 93 days in jail
- Fines up to $500
- License suspension for 30 days + 150 days restricted driving
- 6 points on your record
- Possible ignition interlock device
- Definition: Enhanced DUI charge for individuals with a BAC of 0.17% or higher.
- Penalties:
- Up to 180 days in jail
- Fines up to $700
- License suspension for 45 days + 320 days restricted driving with an ignition interlock
- 6 points on driving record
- Definition: A second DUI within 7 years of a prior conviction.
- Penalties:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Fines up to $1,000
- License revocation for 1 year
- Mandatory vehicle immobilization
- Possible probation with alcohol treatment
- Definition: A third drunk driving offense in your lifetime results in felony charges.
- Penalties:
- Up to 5 years in prison
- Fines up to $5,000
- License revocation for a minimum of 5 years
- Mandatory probation, alcohol treatment, or rehabilitation programs
- Definition: Driving with any amount of a controlled substance in your system.
- Penalties: Similar to OWI charges, but often require drug testing and treatment programs as part of probation.
- Definition: Drivers under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.
- Penalties:
- Fines up to $250
- Community service requirements
- Possible suspension of driver’s license
- Definition: DUI while having a child under 16 years old in the vehicle.
- Penalties:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Fines up to $1,000
- License suspension and points on driving record
