DWI Penalties for First Time Offenders

Jail Time

A first time DWI offender faces imprisonment of at least 72 hours, up to 6 months in jail.

Monetary Fines

A first time DWI offense is punishable by a maximum $2,000.00 fine.

Driving Privileges

A DWI conviction results in the revocation of driving privileges 90 days.

Chemical Test Refusal

Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of driving privileges for 180 days.

Commercial Drivers

Commercial drivers are in violation of the DWI statute with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04. A first time DWI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver’s license for 1 year, while any subsequent DWI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license.

Alcohol Evaluation

Successful completion of an alcohol and drug remedial education program is required for reinstatement of driving privileges.

DWI Subsequent Offenses

Penalties are increasingly more severe for any additional DWI violations. Due to the complexity of DWI laws, you may not be aware of your rights and the potential defenses available to your case. An experienced and competent attorney can guide you through this emotionally challenging process. Please contact a lawyer for an immediate, free consultation.