
DUI PENALTIES
Driving is a privilege, not a right. When charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, the law dictates that a person no longer deserves that privilege. Because of this, DUI penalties can be very harsh; up to and including:
License suspension/revocation
Interlock device
Classes
Fines
Possible jail time
Fines
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From $400 up to $1000
Driver’s License Penalties
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90 days suspension and a $35 civil penalty fee
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A restricted license may be an option after 45 days
Jail Time
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From 2 days to 6 months in jail OR 24 hour to 96 hours of community service
Classes
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Attend a Victim Impact Panel
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DUI School (8 hours)
Interlock Device
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) <0.18 = Court may order the Interlock Device for 3 to 6 months
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.18 or greater = 12 months to 36 months Second DUI Offense
First DUI Offense
Second DUI Offense (Within 7 Years)
Fines
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From $750 up to $1000; OR
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100 to 200 hours of community service
Driver’s License Penalties
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1 year revocation
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Possible suspension of car registration
Jail Time
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Minimum 10 days up to 6 months in jail or on house arrest
Classes
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Possible substance abuse treatment program
Interlock Device
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Court may order the Interlock Device for 12 to 36 months
Third DUI Offense (Within 7 Years)
Fines
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From $2000 up to $5000
Driver’s License Penalties
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3 year suspension or revocation
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5 day suspension of car registration
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$35 civil penalty fee
Jail Time
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From 1 year up to 6 years in prison
Classes
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Attend a Victim Impact Panel
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Alcohol and drug evaluation
Interlock Device
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Interlock Device for 12 to 36 months
DUI While Transporting a Child (Under the age of 14)
Fines
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Up to $1000
Driver’s License Penalties
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90 days suspension and a $35 civil penalty fee
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A restricted license may be an option after 45 days
Jail Time
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From 2 days to 6 months in jail OR 24 hour to 96 hours of community service
Classes
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Attend a Victim Impact Panel
-
DUI School (8 hours)
Interlock Device
-
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) <0.18 = Court may order the Interlock Device for 3 to 6 months
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.18 or greater = 12 months to 36 months Second DUI Offense