DUI - Drinking
Each level of DUI carries a set of penalties for drivers. Under general impairment, .08 percent to .099 percent, first and second offenses are ungraded misdemeanors, while a third or more offenses are second-degree misdemeanors.
For a FIRST OFFENSE of general impairment, there is no license suspension for adult drivers. The driver faces these penalties:
■ Up to 6 months of probation
■ A $300 fine, plus court costs
■ Attending alcohol safety school
■ Treatment when ordered
Penalties for a SECOND OFFENSE are:
■ A one-year driver’s license suspension
■ A 5-day to 6-month prison term
■ A $300 to $2,500 fine
■ Alcohol highway safety school
■ Treatment when ordered
■ A 1-year ignition interlock
