Arrested for OWI After an Event at Saint John's Resort? What Plymouth Drivers Need to Know

Saint John's Resort in Plymouth hosts some of the largest galas, weddings, and corporate events in Western Wayne County. Black-tie evening events at the resort regularly run late into the night, with hundreds of guests — and many of those guests have to drive home down Sheldon Road, Ann Arbor Road, or Five Mile.

If you were arrested for OWI leaving an event at Saint John's, here is what to expect.

Why Galas Are High-Risk for OWI Arrests

Long evenings of dinner service, wine pairings, cocktail hours, and toasts create a specific pattern: people stop noticing how much they have had. By the time they are walking to the car, they are well past .08 BAC, but they feel fine. Michigan's OWI statute does not care how you feel — the law looks at:

• Your blood alcohol content (.08 for a standard OWI, .17 for High BAC),
• Whether you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
• Whether your ability to drive was visibly impaired (OWVI).

Penalties Under Michigan Law

Under MCL 257.625, a first-offense OWI in Michigan carries:

• Up to 93 days in jail (180 days for High BAC),
• Fines of $100–$500 ($200–$700 for High BAC),
• A 30-day hard license suspension followed by 150 days of restricted driving,
• Six points on your driving record,
• Substance abuse assessment and treatment, and
• Possible vehicle immobilization.

For a High BAC conviction, an ignition interlock device is required on any restricted license.

The Court You'll Be In

Saint John's Resort sits in Plymouth Township. OWI arrests in Plymouth Township and the City of Plymouth are arraigned and prosecuted in the 35th District Court in Plymouth. The first court date is the arraignment, where the judge informs you of the charges, sets bond, and addresses your driving privileges.

If you refused the chemical breath or blood test after arrest, the Michigan Secretary of State will automatically suspend your license for one year unless you request an Implied Consent hearing within 14 days of the arrest. This deadline is one of the most important and most often missed in Michigan OWI cases.

Protecting Yourself

• Do not discuss the arrest with anyone other than your attorney.
• Preserve event details: the program, your wristband, photos, witness names.
• Be cautious about social media — even a thank-you post for the night out can be used as evidence.

Call Boria Law Today

If you were arrested for OWI after an event at Saint John's Resort, attorney Aaron J. Boria of Boria Law can help. Boria Law regularly handles OWI cases in the 35th District Court and works to challenge the stop, the test, and the charge.

Call (734) 453-7806 today for a free consultation.