Second DUI Offense

Many first time offenders will not serve a jail sentence, though there is a possibility to be sentenced to a jail term of up to one year. Penalties are much stricter for a second DUI offense.

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Penalties for alcohol-related and drug-related violations include:

• First DUI offense: $500-$1000 mandatory fine, up to 1 year in jail, and revoked license for at least 6 months
• Second DUI offense: $1000-$5000 mandatory fine, up to 4 years in jail, and revoked license for at least 1 year
• Third DUI offense: $2000-10,000 mandatory fine, up to 7 years in jail, and revoked license for at least 1 year

In some cases, probation may also be a form of punishment. Some conditions of probation include:

• community service
• taking a dui awareness class
• report to your probation officer monthly
• do not drink alcohol or consume other drugs
• maintain a job
• do not break any other laws

Have you or someone you know been convicted of a second DUI offense? If so, contact our experienced drunk driving lawyers about your second DUI offense in your area today!

Updated: LW