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A DUI misdemeanor comes with many consequences, including fines, suspensions, and in some cases probation. Only a few states mandate probation for DUI or DWI convictions, while most others leave it to the discretion of the court (see grid below). Probation terms vary by state and even court, but may include random sobriety tests and alcohol counseling.
To help understand the DUI laws in your state, contact a DUI lawyer. Their knowledge of DUI and DWI cases can help you negotiate through the legal tangle associated with drunk driving.
| Mandatory Probation | Probation Decided by Court | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | ||
| Arizona | x | Probation can last up to five years. | |
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | Probation can last up to three years. | |
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | ||
| Florida | x | Probation of no more than one year. | |
| Georgia | x | Probation generally lasts for 12 months. | |
| Hawaii | x | ||
| Idaho | x | You'll face two years of probation. | |
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | Probation can last for up to two years. | |
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | Probation only becomes an option after serving 48 hours in jail. | |
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | ||
| Maine | x | Probation generally lasts up to one year. | |
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | ||
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | ||
| Missouri | x | ||
| Montana | x | ||
| Nebraska | x | ||
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | Probation can last up to five years. | |
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | ||
| North Dakota | x | ||
| Ohio | x | ||
| Oklahoma | x | ||
| Oregon | x | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | You'll face a mandatory six-month probation. | |
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | ||
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | ||
| Utah | x | Possible supervised probation after a second DUI. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | Probation is generally for one year. | |
| Washington | x | ||
| West Virginia | x | ||
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | ||
| Washington DC | x |
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