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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 under the age of 21 years.
A person under the age of 21 years cannot enter a plea of nolo contendere to a DUI
offense. A nolo contendere plea would ordinarily offer some advantages with regard
to obtaining a work permit following a DUI conviction.
IMPORTANT: The license of a person convicted of or pleading to
DUI under the age of 21 will not merely be suspended, it will be REVOKED.
1st DUI in Five Years
Jail Time
........................................................ 10 days - 12 months
On a first offense all jail time can be
suspended or probated. Any jail time not suspended or probated can only be served in
a county jail and then segregated from all persons who are not also charged with DUI under
21.
Mandatory fine ..................................................
$300-1000
Communitity Service ......................................... 40 hrs (must
be completed within 60 days)
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. Any jail time not suspended or probated can only
be served in a county jail and then segregated from all persons who are not also charged
with DUI under 21.
Mandatory fine ..................................................
$600-1000
Community Service .......................................... 80 hrs (must
be completed within 60 days)
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. Any jail time not suspended or probated can only
be served in a county jail and then segregated from all person who are not also
chargedwith DUI uder 21.
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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