Mandatory DUI Penalties – They Are Harsh!

Mandatory DUI Penalties

We are often confronted with disbelief when we inform a recently charged person of the mandatory DUI penalties.  They are harsh! Often, a judge will not have discretion about what penalties to impose. Pleading guilty can cost you in ways you do not contemplate. It is important to speak to a good DUI lawyer.

Below are the mandatory DUI penalties for a first, second and third drunk driving charge.  If you have a prior offense within 20 years and refuse an alcohol test, you get sentenced as though you had a “high-tier” result.

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1st Offense (in 6 years)

3 days in jail or Alcohol Education Program (Driver Intervention Program)
$375 – $1,075 in fines
6 months to 3 years license suspension
Restricted “Party” Plates (optional)
Interlock “Blow-to-Go” Device (optional)

2nd Offense (in 6 years)

10 days in jail or 5 days in jail and House Arrest and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring
$525 – $1,625 in fines
Alcohol/drug assessment and recommended treatment mandatory
1 year to 5 years license suspension
Restricted “Party” Plates required
Interlock “Blow-to-Go” required if alcohol related (optional if drug related)

3rd Offense (in 6 years)

30 days in jail or 15 days in jail and House Arrest and/or Continuous Alcohol Monitoring
$850 – 2,750 in fines
Alcohol/drug addiction program is mandatory
2 year to 5 years license suspension
Restricted “Party” Plates required
Interlock “Blow-to-Go” required if alcohol related (optional if drug related)

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