This is simply a summary of the range of punishment available to the judge in setting the sentence for a DUI offense.  These penalties apply only to drivers over the age of 21 years.

1st DUI in Five Years
    Jail Time     ........................................................ 10 days - 12 months
        On a first offense all jail time can be suspended or probated
    Mandatory fine .................................................. $300-1000
    Communitity Service ......................................... 40 hrs

2nd DUI in Five Years
    Jail Time ............................................................ 90 days-12 mths
        On a second offense all jail time except for 48 hours can be suspended or probated.
    Mandatory fine .................................................. $600-1000
    Community Service .......................................... 80 hrs

3rd DUI in Five Years
    Jail Time ........................................................... 120 days-12 mths
        On a third offense all jail time except for 10 days can be suspended or probated.
    Mandatory fine ................................................. $1000-5000
    Community Service ......................................... 20 days

Following a third DUI in five years you will be declared to be a habitual violator.  Your license will be suspended for five years.  It will be a felony for you to drive during that period unless you obtain a probationary license which can only be obtained after two years of no offenses.

These sentencing ranges do not include the amounts that you will have to pay to have your license restored administratively which includes DUI Driving Courses, drug and alcohol counseling, and reinstatement fees.  It certainly doesn't include the amounts that your insurance will go up if you plead or are convicted.

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