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DWI penalties

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 The penalties for a DWI conviction are harsh and can have a debilitating impact on your life.

1st offense:

  • Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 - 0.09 - indefinite loss of driving privileges; mandatory 90-day ignition interlock device; 12 hours of classes at the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (IDRC); up to 30 days in jail; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4000.00.

  • Blood Alcohol Content of 0.10 - 0.14 - indefinite loss of driving privileges; mandatory 7 up to 12 months ignition interlock device; 12 hours of classes at the IDRC; up to 30 days in jail; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4000.00.

  • Blood Alcohol Content of 0.15 or higher - mandatory 3-month loss of driving privileges; mandatory ignition interlock device during the suspension period and for 9 up to 15 months thereafter; 12 hours of classes at the IDRC; up to 30 days jail; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4000.00.

  • Refusal-indefinite loss of driving privileges; mandatory 12 months ignition interlock device, 12 hours of classes at the IDRC; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4000.00.

  • Controlled Substance or Drugs- mandatory 6-month loss of driving privilege; 12 hours of classes at the IDRC; up to 30 days in jail; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4000.00.

2nd offense:

  • Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or higher, or controlled substance - mandatory 1-2-year loss of driving privileges; 12 hours of classes at the IDRC; 2 to 90 days mandatory jail; 30 days community service; mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device during the period of suspension and for 2 to 4 years thereafter; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4,000.00.

3rd offense:

  • Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or higher, or controlled substance - mandatory 8-year loss of driving privileges; 180 days mandatory jail; mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device during the period of suspension and for 2 to 4 years after the suspension period; fines, surcharges, and assessments in excess of $4,000.00.

Additional enhancements may apply to what you face depending on your circumstances including where you drove, your age, passengers in your vehicle, and whether you were involved in an accident. David will explain exactly what you face based on your circumstances and tailor a strategy to fight your particular case.