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Weighing Your Options

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Saving Your License

Your First DUI

2nd DUI/Multiple DUIs

DUI & Trial Defenses

Job Consequences

Treatment Programs

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Under 21- Zero Tolerance

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Penalty Charts

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Charts

This chart details the minimum and maximum penalties for first, second, third, and fourth DUI offenses. Please note that any of these consequences can be substantially altered through negotiation and the assistance of a qualified DUI lawyer.

1ST OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 48 hours, Maximum = 6 months
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Minimum = Suspended for 1 month and then Restricted License for 3 months, Maximum = Suspended for 6 months
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 6 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 30 days

2ND OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 96 hours, Maximum = 1 year
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Maximum = Suspended for 2 years (although a restricted license can be obtained for this time period)
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 30 days

3RD OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 120 days, Maximum = 1 year
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Revoked for 3 years
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months

4TH OFFENSE
Jail: Minimum = 180 days, Maximum = 2-3 years
Fine: Minimum = $390.00, Maximum = $1000.00
License: Revoked for 4 years
Treatment Program: Minimum = None (although DMV will not reinstate license until a program is completed), Maximum = 30 months
Vehicle Impound: Minimum = None, Maximum = 90 days

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