Different Offenses
First Offense
A first offense DUI is a misdemeanor crime. Most people who are convicted of a first offense DUI receive 3 years of unsupervised probation with 5 to 10 days jail, a fine of $1834.00, and need to complete DUI school. Other terms of probation can include no driving with any amount of alcohol in their system and a requirement to take a drug or alcohol test if a police officer suspects the person might be driving under the influence. Your driver’s license will be suspended for up to 10 months. Sometimes an ignition interlock device is required. An ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer, attached to the car and the car will not start if the breathalyzer senses alcohol in the driver.
Second Offense
A second offense DUI within 10 years of another DUI conviction means another three years of unsupervised probation, more jail, additional fines, and completion of an 18 month DUI school. On a second offense, the court will order more jail than a first offense. Also, a person cannot get a driver’s license until the 18 month DUI School is completed.
Third Offense
A third offense DUI within 10 years of two other DUI convictions means three years of supervised probation and at least 120 days jail and another fine. On a conviction of a third offense DUI, a person’s driver’s license is revoked for three years and the person is declared a habitual traffic offender.
Fourth Offense
A fourth offense DUI is a felony, and you could have to serve up to three years in jail or state prison.