Alcohol & Drugs: MIP, MIC, Intoxication Open Intox - consequences?

[grahamia]

I recently received an open intox ticket in ottawa county in michigan. I am 22 and was a passage in a vehicle and had an open beer container. I was told by the court there would only be fines. I appeared in court and received fines as well as 5 days in jail.

When i thought i was done with it all, i got letters saying my license is suspended for 1 month, and restricted for 2 more. I have no previous driving violations, and was wondering if anyone knows whether this is legal, since i was not even driving?

I tried reseraching the consequences of open intoxes online and have yet to find anything of relevance. Thank you in advance for any info.

 

[wcomp]

You were over 21 at the time of the incident? The Open Intox statute, MCL 257.624a, does not seem to provide for a license suspension, but a second offense Michigan MIP charge carries a suspension of 90 days, with a restricted license possible after 30 days.