DWI and DUI Penalties Answers

• Does a felony DWI mean jail time?

  Yes, in almost all cases. All types of felonies - including those for DUI or DWI - generally call for imprisonment of a year or more. States differ in how they separate a felony DWI charge from a misdemeanor charge. However, if someone was injured or killed as the result of your actions, you wil ...

• What is the DUI penalty for a third DUI conviction?

  This grid below lists, by state, the kinds of penalties you can expect upon a third DUI or DWI conviction. Use the grid as a reference, but note that it’s best to consult a DUI lawyer if you’ve been arrested for drunk driving. DUI laws vary from state to state and offense to offense, ...

• What happens after my second DUI conviction?

  Check your state in the grid below, which outlines the kinds of penalties you can expect if you receive a second DUI conviction. You probably already know that the penalties for drunk driving vary both from state to state and from offense number to offense number, but if you’ve been convic ...

• Does DUI punishment include mandatory jail time?

  Bear in mind that every state has different DUI or DWI policies. This means DUI punishment requirements vary by state. Some, for example, require community service, others don't. This difference also applies to jail. There are many factors involved when it comes to deciding whether or not your d ...

• What are the fines and fees for a DUI conviction?

  If you’re arrested for and convicted of drunk driving, the fines and fees you’ll have to pay will depend on your state’s DUI laws, and those laws will take into consideration both the nature and the number of your conviction. In other words, you’ll probably pay more for a ...

• What are the DUI DWI penalties?

  That varies according to where you live and your individual situation. Each state sets its own punishments for drunk driving offenses, and many penalties depend on the number of DUI or DWI offenses you've been convicted of previously. Please refer to the chart for possible penalties in your stat ...

• Is drunk driving a felony?

  Yes – at some point. A simple citation for DUI (and by “simple” we mean one that involves only drunk driving and not additional crimes such as property or bodily damage or manslaughter) typically starts out as a misdemeanor. So, if you’re arrested for DUI (or, DWI) once, ...

• What are the penalties for drunk driving?

  Drunk driving penalties vary by state and by the offense number. In other words, if you’re convicted of DUI in Nebraska you might not face the same penalties as you would if you were convicted in Kansas. At the same time, penalties also vary within a state. For example, if it’s your ...

• How long will I have a suspended license after being arrested for drunk driving?

  Not only does that depend on your state, but also that depends on your state’s own DUI laws. The best way to get the most accurate, up-to-date information specific to your situation is to consult a DUI lawyer; however, you can check your state in the grid below to see an estimate of how lo ...

• Will my drivers license be suspended or revoked if I am arrested for drunk driving?

  Most likely. Looking at the grid below, you’ll see that nearly every state lists a suspended or revoked license as one of the penalties for drunk driving. Of course, every state handles DUI penalties in its own way, so you’ll needed to talk with your state’s driver license agen ...

• What is the DUI penalty for commercial drivers?

  Commercial drivers are held to higher standards than regular drivers. This holds especially true when it comes to drunk driving. A commercial driver faces DUI penalties if his or her blood alcohol count registers at .04 or higher (the cutoff line for regular drivers is .08). And if the CDL drive ...

• Top 5 States With the Harshest DUI Penalties

  Which states have the harshest drunk driving laws? It's tough to say. Over the past decade or so, there's been a nationwide movement towards more uniform blood alcohol content (BAC) limits for DUI and DWI offenses, as well as more severe penalties. As a result, all 50 states and the District of ...