Consequences Of A DUI

Zero tolerance for minors – Under 21

• Applies if you take the test and the results are between .02% -.08% Breath Alcohol Concentration
• Refusal – You are treated like an adult first offense
• Fine $250
• License suspended 90 Days; 30 days if no breath test refusal. May be non-adjudicated at court’s discretion

Second offense

• Fine up to $500
• License suspension1 year; reduction to 6 months after Certified Alcohol/Drug Program

Third Offense

• Fine Up To $1,000
• License suspension for 2 years or until age 21, whichever is longer
• Completion of certified Alcohol/Drug Program

Adult offenses – Over 21

• Fine $250-$1,000 and court costs
• 48 hours in jail
• License suspension for 1 year
• MASEP & VIRP

Second offense within 5 years

• Fine $600 to $1,500 and court costs
• 5 days to 1 year in jail and 10 days to 1 year of community service
• License suspension for 2 year
• Automobile impounded or immobilized for term of suspension

Third Offense within 5 years

• Fine $2,00 to $5,000
• 1 to 5 years incarceration at the state penitentiary
• License suspension for 5 years
• Automobile seizure and sale with proceeds to the state
• Felony conviction – loss of civil rights – loss of careers

DUI Resulting in Death of Disfigurement

• Felony conviction – Loss of civil rights – loss of careers
• Imprisonment in state penitentiary for a period of time of not less than 4 years and not to exceed 25 years

License reinstatement

• Must attend MASEP Drunk Driving School, $150 for 4 3-hour sessions over the course of 1 month
• Proof of insurance. SR-22 filed for 3 years
• Proof of payment of fines and completed jail time
• Reinstatement fee of $100

Driving Record
DUI offenses remain on your driver’s history in the Highway Patrol Computers for 4 years.

Hardship License
Available only to first time offenders who take the Intoxilyzer test.

Only available for reasons of:

• Maintain employment
• Continue education
• Obtain necessary medical care
• License will be suspended a minimum of 30 days before hardship license can be granted.

Refusal penalties

• 1st offense – Suspension of license for 90 days
• 2nd offense – Suspension of license for 1 year
• 3rd offense – Suspension of license for 1 year
• Suspension is in addition to any suspension for a conviction and is consecutive to any other suspension period.

For a FREE legal consultation with a DUI attorney, call 601-208-0137.