Can the state of michigan take your licence away for a MIP?

Question

i got a MIP and people are telling me that the state can take my license away.

is that true?

Answer 1

YES

Minor in possession of alcohol is grounds for a minor to loose your license under the provisional driver laws

Check this link out ...

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/gdl_pa...

Simply stated, Zero Tolerance means any alcohol involvement by teens can result in the loss of their driver’s license. It is illegal for a teen to simply possess an alcoholic beverage. The beverage need not be opened to cause a minor to lose his or her driving privileges. Even an unopened bottle of alcohol found in a motor vehicle operated by a teen can result in a license suspension—even if the teen does not know it is there. Penalties for a first offense include:

  Up to a one-year license suspension

  Fines up to $450

  Required participation in community service

  Points on the teen’s driving record

  Payment of a $125 license reinstatement fee

Answer 2

All 50 states can do that  but it's less likely if you were at a party or somewhere and you were not driving.

Answer 3

Absolutely.     Most states go with the "Abuse & Lose" language where if you are caught in possession of alcohol and are under the legal age, then you will lose your license for a period of time.   Generally 30-90 days.    

I would suggest that you talk to a lawyer and see if your lawyer can talk to the prosecuting attorney about having you attend a program in exchange e for a dismissal of the case.    Good luck!  

Answer 4

Very true.

Answer 5

I looked up the law that went into effect in 2004. If you were 19 or 20 and drinking in Canada and can prove it, you may have an out. If you had a blood alcohol level of .02 or higher you were a MIP. Were you driving? I could find nothing in the law about MIP and driving, but if you were, a judge may be able to take away your license until you finish probation, at least.      

Answer 6

.  It's a bluff.  They want to "Scare You Straight".  It won't work, will it?  THey won't take your license if you act really sorry and dress real nice.  YOu don't have 25 tattoos, i hope.