Understanding Dui Penalties
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
First DUI Offense
Fines
- From $400 up to $1000
Driver’s License Penalties
- 90 days suspension and a $35 civil penalty fee
- A restricted license may be an option after 45 days
Jail Time
- From 2 days to 6 months in jail OR 24 hour to 96 hours of community service
Classes
- 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
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.18 or greater = 12 months to 36 months Second DUI Offense
Second DUI Offense (Within 7 Years)
Fines
- From $750 up to $1000; OR
- 100 to 200 hours of community service
Driver’s License Penalties
- 1 year revocation
- Possible suspension of car registration
Jail Time
- Minimum 10 days up to 6 months in jail or on house arrest
Classes
- Possible substance abuse treatment program
Interlock Device
- Court may order the Interlock Device for 12 to 36 months
Third DUI Offense (Within 7 Years)
Fines
- From $2000 up to $5000
Driver’s License Penalties
- 3 year suspension or revocation
- 5 day suspension of car registration
- $35 civil penalty fee
Jail Time
- From 1 year up to 6 years in prison
Classes
- Attend a Victim Impact Panel
- Alcohol and drug evaluation
Interlock Device
- Interlock Device for 12 to 36 months
DUI While Transporting a Child (Under the age of 14)
Fines
- Up to $1000
Driver’s License Penalties
- 90 days suspension and a $35 civil penalty fee
- A restricted license may be an option after 45 days
Jail Time
- From 2 days to 6 months in jail OR 24 hour to 96 hours of community service
Classes
- 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
- Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.18 or greater = 12 months to 36 months Second DUI Offense
Author Bio
Benjamin Durham is the principal attorney and founder of Benjamin Durham Law Firm, a criminal defense law firm based in Las Vegas, NV. With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, he represents clients in both injury and criminal cases. Over his career, he has secured favorable verdicts for clients in both state and federal courts and successfully defended numerous high-profile prosecutions.
Ben’s exceptional legal skills and dedication to his clients have earned him recognition as a life member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He also has been honored as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, further solidifying his reputation as a top-notch legal practitioner.