DUI / DWI Defense
Penalties can be steep and happen quickly. Before you give a DUI / DWI defense statement or enter a plea, it is important to seek legal counsel.
Some potential outcomes of a DUI / DWI conviction:
Fines | License Suspension | Minimum Sentencing | |
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Level 5 DWI (first offense) |
Max $200 | 1 yr. w/ limited driving privileges | 24 hrs. active jail time or 24 hrs. community service and maximum of 60 day suspended sentence |
Level 4 DWI (first offense) |
Max $500 | 1 yr. w/ limited driving privileges | 48 hrs. active jail time or 48 hrs. community service and maximum of 120 day suspended sentence |
Level 3 DWI (first offense) |
Max $1,000 | 1 yr. w/ limited driving privileges | 72 hrs. active jail time or 72 hrs. community service and maximum of 6 months suspended sentence |
Level 2 DWI (second offense within 7 yrs.) |
Max $2,000 | 2 yrs. NO limited driving privileges | 7 days active jail time and minimum of 12 month suspended sentence |
Level 1 DWI (second or subsequent offense within 7 yrs.) |
Max $4,000 | 4 yrs. NO limited driving privileges | 30 days active jail time and minimum 24 month suspended sentence |
Level 1A DWI (second or subsequent offense within 7 yrs. OR 3 convictions within 5 yrs.) |
Max $10,000 | Permanent license suspension | 12 months minimum active jail time maximum of 36 months sentence |
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