How long does DUI/DWI’s stay on your record in MI? I live in NC now and want to get my drivers license. What do I need to do?
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How long does DUI/DWI’s stay on your record in MI? I live in NC now and want to get my drivers license. What do I need to do?
I had 3 before 2002 of which I did 6 mths jail time for the last DUI. I did do treatment but do not have the paperwork still. I got a DWI ax in 2007 or so and was denied to get it back due to terminology in my letters of reference.
Asked on June 6, 2009 under Family Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
DUI's stay on your record forever. However, in Michigan, they will count as prior offenses for either 7 or 10 years; this is known as the "look back period". If you have two convictions within 7 years then your license will be revoked for a period of one year; if you have two or more within 10 years, then your license will be revoked for a period of five years.
As for getting your license in North Carolina, if you don't currently have a valid license from Michigan as a result of a DUI, then they will not issue one to you. Even then, under North Carolina law, you will have to wait for 1 year after a license revocation or suspension is lifted before getting a new license issued. Also, North Carolina will to Michigan's look back period; if you have repeated DUI's within the applicable time frame you can also be denied on that basis as well.
This is something that is best handled by a DUI attorrney in your area. Consult with him about when, or if, you will be elible for a North Carolina license.
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