DUI Penalties Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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What are the punishments for first offense DUI?
The punishments for a first offense DUI are as follow:
| • | Possibility of jail time up to six months |
| • | Driver’s license revoked or suspended for six months |
| • | Mandatory alcohol educational class |
| • | Mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment |
| • | Possible deportation for non-US citizens |
| • | Minimum of 50 hours community service |
| • | Fines ranging from $500 – $2000 |
| • | Higher car insurance rates |
| • | Possibility of automobile being impounded |
| • | Possibility of the mandatory installation of a feature that would require you to take a breathalyzer test in order for your car to start, called the ignition interlock device, which is quite costly |
What are the penalties for a second offense DUI?
The punishments for a second offense DUI are as follows:
| • | Mandatory 10 day jail time, which could be extended up to nine months at the judge’s discretion. If your blood alcohol level is above 0.15 it can be extended for one year. |
| • | Drivers license revoked or suspended for a year up to five years |
| • | One year wait to obtain a hardship driver’s license |
| • | Attend mandatory alcohol educational class |
| • | Attend mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment |
| • | Vehicle confiscated for a minimum of 10 days |
| • | Possibility of the mandatory installation of a feature that would require you to take a breathalyzer test in order for your car to start, called the ignition interlock device, which is quite costly |
| • | Fines ranging from $1000 – $4000 |
| • | Up to a year probation |
| • | Mandatory community service |
| • | Higher insurance rates |
| • | Possible deportation for non-US citizens |
What are the penalties for a third DUI, felony DUI and/or a DUI with serious bodily injury?
The penalties for a third DUI, felony DUI or a DUI with serious bodily injury are as follows:
| • | Jail is a mandatory 30 days with a five year sentence possible. |
| • | Fine is from $2000 to $5000 |
| • | Driver’s license revoked or suspended for two years |
| • | Attend mandatory alcohol educational class |
| • | Attend mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment |
| • | Possibility of automobile being impounded and the possibility of the mandatory installation of a feature that would require you to take a breathalyzer test in order for your car to start. |
What is the penalty for causing death during a DUI?
The penalties for causing a death while driving under the influence are severe. If you are convicted of killing someone while under the influence of alcohol, the penalties and fines can be significant and you can also face significant jail time.
When can a DUI be a felony?
When you receive a third DUI within a 10 year period of receiving the first or second DUI or when you are driving under the influence and cause serious bodily harm or death to another.
How long does a DUI stay on my record?
A DUI will stay on your driving and criminal record for life.
| DUI Stops | Types of DUI | Lost Driver’s License | DUI Process |
| • DUI Stops | • DUI Manslaughter | • Driving w/ Suspended License | • DUI Arraignment |
| • Refusing BAC Tests | • First Time DUI | • DHSMV Hearings | • DUI Hearing |
| • Field Sobriety Tests | • Misdemeanor DUI | • DUI Driver’s License Suspension | • DUI Defense |
| • Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) | • Felony DUI | ||
| Commercial & Boating DUI | DUI Arrests | DUI Penalties | DUI Appeals |
| • BUI | • DUI Arrests | • DUI Penalties | • DUI Appeals |
| • BUI Penalties | • DUI First Appearance | ||
| • Commercial DUI |
