Penalties for DWI will vary depending on the facts of your case, the jurisdiction or court that you are charged in, and whether this is a first offense, second offense or other subsequent offense. It is important to note that any aggravated DWI, even a first offense aggravated, has mandatory jail time
Good legal counsel can have a great impact on the penaties as well, consider talking to an attorney soon.
First Offense DWI:
Possible Penalties
- up to 90 days in jail or up to one year of probation
- up to a $500.00 fine
Mandatory Penalties
- Obtain an Interlock License
- Have an Interlock Device installed on all vehicles driven by the offender
- not less than 24 hours community service
- DWI School
- Victim's Impact Panel
Mandatory Jail Time
- If convicted of Aggravated DWI, Not less tha 48 hours in jail
- Any violation of conditions of probation, or failure to complete classes, programs or treatment, requires a jail sentence of not less than 48 hours.
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