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State-by-State DUI Penalties<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Amy Vandervort-Clark, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The potential penalties of a DUI conviction vary by state laws, the number of prior offenses, and any aggravating factors. In general, states often impose fines, jail time, and driver’s license suspension.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a crime in every state. It may go by various terms. Some states call it driving under the influence (DUI) or operating under the influence (OUI). Others use the term driving while intoxicated (DWI) or operating while intoxicated (OWI).<\/p>\n

Fatalities in drunk driving accidents are preventable. States are strengthening their drugged and drunk driving laws to protect the public and reduce DUI incidents. In many cases, this means increasing the penalties to discourage DUI offenses.<\/p>\n

Every state sets its own penalties for first-time and repeat DUIs. Since state laws differ, it will be important to consult with a DUI defense lawyer<\/a> in your state. They can help you understand the stakes in your case and ways to potentially reduce the penalties.<\/p>\n

State Laws for DUI Penalties<\/h2>\n

Find the state for your DUI case in the table below to see how it penalizes DUI offenses. You can then learn about each type of penalty in the following sections. If you have questions, consult with a lawyer for more details and legal advice.<\/p>\n

Disclaimer<\/b>:\u00a0State laws are subject to change through the passage of new legislation, ballot initiatives, rulings in the higher courts, including federal decisions, and by other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state laws you are exploring.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
State<\/strong><\/td>\nAdministrative Driver\u2019s License Suspension<\/strong>
(1st, 2nd, 3rd Offense)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Minimum Required Jail Sentence and Fines (1st, 2nd, 3rd Offense)<\/strong><\/td>\nMandatory Alcohol Education or Assessment and Treatment<\/strong><\/td>\nVehicle Confiscation or Forfeiture Possible<\/strong><\/td>\nIgnition Interlock Device Required<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alabama<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. 1 year, $600 \u2013 $1,200<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 1 year, $1,100\u00a0\u2013 $5,100<\/li>\n
  3. 60 days mandatory up to 1 year, $2,000\u00a0\u2013 $10,00<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alaska<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 3 days to 1 year, $1,500 \u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n
  2. 20 days to 1 year, $3,000\u00a0\u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n
  3. 60 days to 1 year, $4,000\u00a0\u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arizona<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 10 days, $1,250<\/li>\n
  2. 30 to 90 days, $3,000<\/li>\n
  3. 4 months minimum to 2 years, $4,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nMandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arkansas<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 30 months<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 1 day to 1 year, $150\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 1 year, $400\u00a0\u2013 $3,000<\/li>\n
  3. 90 days to 1 year, $900\u00a0\u2013 $5000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nMandatory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
California<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 96 hours to 6 months, $390 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 90 days to 12 months, $390 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 120 days to 1 year, $390 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colorado<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 9 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. 5 days to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days to 1 year, $1,500<\/li>\n
  3. 60 days minimum to 1 year, $1,500<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connecticut<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 45 days, then 1 year IID<\/li>\n
  2. 45 days, then 3 years IID<\/li>\n
  3. Permanent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. 2 days to 6 months, $500\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 120 days to 2 years, $1,000 \u2013 $4,000<\/li>\n
  3. 1 to 3 years, $2,000 \u2013 $8,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Delaware<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 12 months<\/li>\n
  2. 18 months<\/li>\n
  3. 24 months<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. Up to 12 months, $1,500<\/li>\n
  2. 60 days to 18 months, $2,500<\/li>\n
  3. 3 months minimum up to 2 years, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
District of Columbia<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. Up to 180 days, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days to 1 year, $2,500 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n
  3. 15 days to 1 year, $2,500 \u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
No<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Florida<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $500\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. Up to 9 months, $1,000 \u2013 $2,000<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 12 months, $2,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Education<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georgia<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 3 years<\/li>\n
  3. 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 24 hours to 1 year, $300\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 48 hours to 1 year, $600\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 120 days to 1 year, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, with habitual violator status<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hawaii<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 2-3 years<\/li>\n
  3. 3-5 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 3 to 5 days, $250\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 5 to 30 days, $1,000 \u2013 $3,000<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 5 years, $2,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 3rd offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Idaho<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 3-6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 5 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days to 1 year, $2,000<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to five years, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both, if recommended<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Illinois<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 5 years<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 1 year, $2,500<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 1 year, $5,000<\/li>\n
  3. 3 to 7 years, $25,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indiana<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 30 days to 2 years<\/li>\n
  2. 180 days to 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. Up to 1 year, $5,000<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 3 years, $10,000<\/li>\n
  3. 10 days to 3 years, $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both, if recommended<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iowa<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 180 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 6 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48 hours to 1 year, $1,250<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 2 years, $1,875 \u2013 $6,250<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 5 years, $3,125 \u2013 $9,375<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 2nd offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kansas<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 30 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $750\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 90 days to 1 year, $1,250 \u2013 $1,750<\/li>\n
  3. 90 days to 1 year, $1,750 \u2013 $2,500<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kentucky<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 18 months<\/li>\n
  3. 36 months<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48 hours to 30 days, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 6 months, $500<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Louisiana<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 10 days to 6 months, $300\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 30 days to 6 months, $750\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year to 5 years, $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maine<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 150 days<\/li>\n
  2. 3 years<\/li>\n
  3. 6 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 1 year, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days, $700<\/li>\n
  3. 6 months, $2,100<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maryland<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 18 months<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 2 years, $2,000<\/li>\n
  3. 10 days to 3 years, $3,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Yes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Massachusetts<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 8 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 2.5 years, $500\u00a0\u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n
  2. 60 days to 2.5 years, $600\u00a0\u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n
  3. 180 days to 5 years, $1,000 \u2013 $15,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Michigan<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 180 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 93 days, $100 \u2013 $500<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 1 year, $200 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 5 years, $500 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 2nd offense<\/td>\n2nd offense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minnesota<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. Indefinite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 90 days, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 30 days, $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 90 days, $3,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Education for first offense; Treatment and assessment for 2nd or subsequent<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mississippi<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 120 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48 hours, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 6 months, $1,500<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year to 5 years, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Education for a first offense; Assessment and treatment for 2nd or more<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Missouri<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 15 years, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Montana<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 24 hours to 6 months, $600 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 1 year, $1,200 \u2013 $2,000<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 1 year, $2,500 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nebraska<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 18 months<\/li>\n
  3. 15 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 7 days to 6 months, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 30 days to 2 years, $500<\/li>\n
  3. 180 days minimum, $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Yes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nevada<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 180 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 2 days, $400 \u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days, $750\u00a0\u2013 $ 1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 1 to 6 years, $2,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Hampshire<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 9 months<\/li>\n
  2. 3 years<\/li>\n
  3. Indefinitely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. None, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 17 to 60 days, $750<\/li>\n
  3. 180 days, $750<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Jersey<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 3 months<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 30 days, $250\u00a0\u2013 $400<\/li>\n
  2. 48 hours to 90 days, $500\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 180 days, $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Mexico<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 90 days, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 96 hours to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n2nd offense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New York<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 1 year, $500\u00a0\u2013 $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 4 years, $1,000 \u2013 $5.000<\/li>\n
  3. 7 years, $2,000 \u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 2nd offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 4 years<\/li>\n
  3. Indefinitely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 24 hours to 60 days, $200<\/li>\n
  2. Repeat offenses vary in penalties possible<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, with habitual offender status<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 91 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. N\/A if BAC is under %0.16, $500<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days, $1,500<\/li>\n
  3. 120 days, $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Assessment & treatment<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ohio<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 12 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 3 days to 180 days, $375\u00a0\u2013 $1,075<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days minimum, $1,625<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year, $2,750<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Assessment & treatment<\/td>\nYes, 4th offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oklahoma<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 10 days to 1 year, $1,000<\/li>\n
  2. 1 to 2 years, $2,500<\/li>\n
  3. 1 to 10 years, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oregon<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 3 years<\/li>\n
  3. Indefinitely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48-hours to 1 year, $1,000 \u2013 $6,250<\/li>\n
  2. 48-hours to 1 year, $1,500 \u2013 $6,250<\/li>\n
  3. 90 days minimum, $2,000 \u2013 $125,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Assessment & treatment<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pennsylvania<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. None<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 6 months probation, $300<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days, $2,500<\/li>\n
  3. 10 days, $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nRequired with 2nd offense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rhode Island<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 30 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  1. 1 year, $100\u00a0\u2013 $300<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days to 1 year, $400<\/li>\n
  3. 1 to 3 years, $400<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 3rd offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Carolina<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 30 days, $400<\/li>\n
  2. Up to 1 year, $5,100<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 3 years, $6,300<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
South Dakota<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 30 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 1 year following imprisonment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 1 year, $2,000<\/li>\n
  2. Up to 1 year, $2,000<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 2 years, $4,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nNot required, discretionary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tennessee<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 6 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48 hours, $350 \u2013 $1,500<\/li>\n
  2. 45 days, $600 \u2013 $3,500<\/li>\n
  3. 120 days, $1,100 \u2013 $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 2nd offense<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Texas<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 180 days<\/li>\n
  3. 180 days<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 72 hours to 90 days, $2,000<\/li>\n
  2. 30 days to 1 year, $4,000<\/li>\n
  3. Up to 10 years, $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Education<\/td>\nYes, 3rd offense<\/td>\nAfter 2nd offense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utah<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 120 days<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 48 hours to 6 months, $1,390<\/li>\n
  2. 10 days, $1,580<\/li>\n
  3. 1,500 hours to 5 years, $2,850<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vermont<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 18 months<\/li>\n
  3. Permanent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 2 years, $750<\/li>\n
  2. 60 hours to 2 years, $1,500<\/li>\n
  3. 96 hours to 5 years, $2,500<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes, 3rd offense<\/td>\nRequired for limited license<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 1 year<\/li>\n
  2. 3 years<\/li>\n
  3. Indefinite<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. None, $250<\/li>\n
  2. Up to 1 year, $500<\/li>\n
  3. 1 to 5 years, $1,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Washington<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 2 years<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. 24 hours to 1 year, $350 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n
  2. 30 days to one year, $500 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n
  3. 90 days to 1 year, $1,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
West Virginia<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 10 years<\/li>\n
  3. Lifetime<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $100 \u2013 $500<\/li>\n
  2. 6 months to 1 year, $1,000 \u2013 $3,000<\/li>\n
  3. 2 to 5 years, $3,000 \u2013 $5,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wisconsin<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 6 months<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. None, $300<\/li>\n
  2. 5 days to 6 months, $1,100<\/li>\n
  3. 45 days to 12 months, $2,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wyoming<\/a><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  1. 90 days<\/li>\n
  2. 1 year<\/li>\n
  3. 3 years<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  1. Up to 6 months, $750<\/li>\n
  2. 7 days to 6 months, $750<\/li>\n
  3. 30 days to 6 months, $3,000<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n
Both<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note<\/b>: <\/i>A person arrested for DUI may be subject to additional criminal law penalties not addressed here, such as community service and probation. Such criminal penalties are typically more discretionary than those identified in this chart. They are, therefore, more difficult to predict accurately. Generally, first-time DUI offenders can expect to incur a fine and face the possibility of jail time. Repeat DUI offenders will incur harsher fines and will almost certainly serve a number of days in jail. Penalties will be severe if an accident occurred that caused bodily injury or death to another.<\/span><\/p>\n

Administrative License Suspension or Revocation<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Administrative License Suspension\/Revocation<\/a>\u00a0penalties indicated here refer to minimum mandatory penalties imposed on drivers whose\u00a0blood alcohol concentration<\/a>\u00a0(BAC) is above the state limit for intoxication. They also refer to drivers who refuse to submit to BAC testing. A state agency, such as a department of motor vehicles, distinct from any criminal court penalties, usually carries out administrative suspension or revocation of a driver’s license.<\/p>\n

You serve this suspension regardless of what happens with your criminal case. You may receive additional license suspension after a conviction.<\/p>\n

Most states impose harsher penalties for second or third DUI offenses, typically defined as those that occur within five years of a prior DUI offense.<\/p>\n

Note<\/b>:\u00a0The penalties identified here do not include variations for DUI offenders operating commercial vehicles, or drivers who have violated\u00a0zero tolerance<\/a>\u00a0or underage DUI laws and\u00a0enhanced penalty<\/a>\u00a0DUI laws. Most states recognize different sanctions for these types of DUI offenses.<\/i><\/p>\n

Implied Consent Laws<\/h2>\n

All states now have\u00a0implied consent laws<\/a>. By having a driver’s license or driving on state roads, the law deems that you consent to chemical tests when a police officer requests them. If you refuse to cooperate with chemical tests, you can lose your driving privileges, or face a fine or even a criminal charge.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Education, Assessment, and Treatment<\/h2>\n

Alcohol education and assessment with treatment are typically part of a DUI sentence. Most DUI penalties include mandatory attendance at\u00a0DUI prevention programs and assessment<\/a>\u00a0of potential substance dependency problems. You will need to complete the assessment before your sentencing hearing.<\/p>\n

These programs are often made conditions of a suspended sentence or probation. This means that you can avoid jail time and payment of hefty fines if you complete participation in the program.<\/p>\n

Vehicle Confiscation or Forfeiture<\/h2>\n

Vehicle confiscation or forfeiture penalties allow a motor vehicle department or law enforcement agency to\u00a0seize a DUI offender’s vehicle<\/a>. These seizures may be permanent or for a set time. Such penalties typically apply only to repeat DUI offenders. Often, the return of the vehicle requires payment of fines and significant administrative costs.<\/p>\n

Ignition Interlock Device<\/h2>\n

A vehicle\u00a0ignition interlock device<\/a>\u00a0(IID) measures your BAC before you can start your vehicle. If the IID detects more than a minimal amount of alcohol, usually a BAC of .02%, you won’t be able to drive. DUI offenders must pay for installing, renting, and maintaining an ignition interlock device. Some states offer programs to assist or lower these fees if you qualify.<\/p>\n

The court may order you to install an IID. An IID is usually required by your state’s department of motor vehicles (DMV) if you request a restricted license to drive to work or school.<\/p>\n

Learn More About DUI Penalties in Your State\u2014Talk to a Lawyer<\/h2>\n

State laws differ quite a lot about penalties for impaired driving offenses. The law can also be confusing. If charged with a DUI or recently arrested, consult an experienced\u00a0DUI defense attorney<\/a>. An attorney can provide valuable legal advice and help protect your rights.<\/p>\n\n\n

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