Getting the Best Help after Being Arrested for DUI a Second Time
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you know has recently been charged with a second DUI. At DUI Rights, we understand that this can be a stressful and overwhelming time, but we’re here to help. By filling out our Free Second DUI Evaluation form, you can get the help you need to navigate the legal system and minimize the impact of the charges against you.
We understand that everyone’s situation is unique, and that’s why we offer personalized attention to each and every one of our clients. We’ll listen to your story, assess your case, and provide you with a clear understanding of your legal options. Our experienced lawyers have successfully helped many people in situations similar to yours, and we’re confident that we can help you too.
Filling out the Free DUI Evaluation form is easy and takes only a few minutes of your time. You’ll be able to speak directly with a lawyer who specializes in DUI Defense cases and who can provide you with the guidance and support you need. We know that navigating the legal system can be daunting, but we’re here to make it easier for you.
Don’t wait any longer to get help. You can get the legal assistance you need to minimize the impact of the second charges against you. We’re here to help you every step of the way, so please fill out the form today and let us fight for your rights.
Second Offenders Face Higher Chances of Jail Time
Jail time is often mandatory for second time offenders in a number of states across the country. This is often detrimental to individuals who are currently holding employment – not many employers will be tolerant of an employee missing work to serve a jail sentence for a second time DUI or DWI offense. Having an experienced attorney work the case can sometimes result in an agreement to serve jail time over weekends instead of during working time. Another alternative is sentencing the individual to community service in lieu of the jail sentence.
License Suspensions for Second Time DUI/DWI Offenders
License suspensions are typical for both first time and second time DUI/DWI offenders. It is important to keep in mind, however, that these suspensions are often longer for those who have been convicted or Driving Under the Influence for a second time. Having your license suspended and not being able to get to work or school on your own can have very negative consequences on your personal life. Often times, individuals will lose their jobs because they are unable to get to work or get to work on time.
Second Offense DUI/DWI Penalties by State
Every state will vary in the punishments handed down for second time DUI and DWI offenders. While the penalties may vary, the severity of these punishments will be higher than those handed down for first time DUI offenders. Depending on the state in which the arrest and conviction takes place, second time offenders may be looking at very long jail sentences, high monetary fines, and even having their vehicle confiscated.
Here is a list of the second DUI offense penalties for each state:
Alabama:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license suspension for up to three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Alaska:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,500 and $10,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Arizona:
- Minimum 90 days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $3,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license revocation for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Arkansas:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $400 and $3,000
- Driver’s license suspension for up to two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
California:
- Minimum 96 hours of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $390 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Colorado:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $600 and $1,500
- Driver’s license revocation for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Connecticut:
- Minimum 120 consecutive days of jail time (up to two years)
- Fine between $1,000 and $4,000
- Driver’s license suspension for 45 days (up to three years)
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Delaware:
- Minimum 60 days of jail time (up to 18 months)
- Fine between $750 and $2,500
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Florida:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to nine months)
- Fine between $1,000 and $2,000
- Driver’s license revocation for five years (minimum)
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Georgia:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $600 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Hawaii:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $500 and $1,500
- Driver’s license revocation for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Idaho:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $750 and $2,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Illinois:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,500 and $2,500
- Driver’s license suspension for five years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Indiana:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to three years)
- Fine between $10,000 and $10,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Iowa:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to two years)
- Fine between $1,875 and $6,250
- Driver’s license revocation for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Kansas:
- Minimum 90 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,250 and $1,750
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Kentucky:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $350 and $500
- Driver’s license suspension for 12 to 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Louisiana:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $750 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Maine:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $700 and $2,000
- Driver’s license suspension for three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Maryland:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to two years)
- Fine between $500 and $2,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Massachusetts:
- Minimum 30 days of jail time (up to 30 months)
- Fine between $600 and $10,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Michigan:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $200 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Minnesota:
- Minimum 30 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $3,000
- Driver’s license revocation for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Mississippi:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $600 and $1,500
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Missouri:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Montana:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $600 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Nebraska:
- Minimum 30 days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $500 and $5,000
- Driver’s license revocation for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Nevada:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $750 and $1,000
- Driver’s license revocation for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
New Hampshire:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $750 and $2,000
- Driver’s license revocation for three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
New Jersey:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to 90 days)
- Fine between $500 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
New Mexico:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $500 and $1,000
- Driver’s license revocation for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
New York:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to four years)
- Fine between $1,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license revocation for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
North Carolina:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $400 and $2,000
- Driver’s license revocation for four years
North Dakota:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $2,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Ohio:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $525 and $1,625
- Driver’s license suspension for one to five years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Oklahoma:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $400 and $1,500
- Driver’s license revocation for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Oregon:
- Minimum 48 hours of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license suspension for three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Pennsylvania:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $300 and $2,500
- Driver’s license suspension for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Rhode Island:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $400 and $5,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
South Carolina:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to three years)
- Fine between $2,100 and $6,500
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
South Dakota:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $500 and $2,000
- Driver’s license suspension for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Tennessee:
- Minimum 45 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $600 and $3,500
- Driver’s license revocation for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Texas:
- Minimum 30 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $4,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Utah:
- Minimum 10 days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $800 and $1,000
- Driver’s license suspension for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Vermont:
- Minimum 60 days of jail time (up to two years)
- Fine between $750 and $1,500
- Driver’s license suspension for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Virginia:
- Minimum 20 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $500 and $2,500
- Driver’s license revocation for three years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Washington:
- Minimum 30 days of jail time (up to one year)
- Fine between $1,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license revocation for two years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
West Virginia:
- Minimum six months of jail time (up to three years)
- Fine between $3,000 and $5,000
- Driver’s license revocation for 10 years
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Wisconsin:
- Minimum five days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $350 and $1,100
- Driver’s license revocation for 18 months
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Wyoming:
- Minimum seven days of jail time (up to six months)
- Fine between $250 and $750
- Driver’s license revocation for one year
- Mandatory ignition interlock device installation
Why Hiring an Attorney is Important
As you can see, the consequences for second time offenders of DUI or DWI are very serious and can have a significant impact on your financial and personal life. Because the penalties are so high, it is important to retain the assistance of an experienced DUI lawyer in the state in which the arrest and case are taking place. This legal professional will have extensive knowledge of the DUI laws in that state and will be able to easily and effectively evaluate your case and build a strong defense for you.
DUI attorneys work for their clients to help build a case that will provide the best possible outcome for their future. This could mean having their charges reduced to something less serious, arranging a plea bargain with the prosecutor for lesser penalties, or possibly having the charges dismissed completely.
While hiring a good attorney can be expensive, it is important to keep in mind that having a sound legal defense, although costly, may be worth it to avoid time in jail, high fines, and long license suspensions.
Choosing the Right Attorney to Represent You
Just like many things in life, not all attorneys are created equal. In order to have the best possible outcome for your second DUI case, it is important to choose an attorney who has the knowledge and experience to try your case to the best of their abilities. When looking into DUI/DWI lawyers, make sure to interview different attorneys to find the one who is the best fit for your unique circumstances – you should never hire the first attorney in the phone book who claims to know DUI law.
When considering different DUI attorneys, here are some questions you can ask to learn more about them and their background:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- How long have you been specializing in DUI/DWI cases?
- How many clients have you helped with DUI/DWI cases?
- How many cases/how often do you take DUI/DWI cases to trial?
- How familiar are you with the DUI laws in this state/state where arrest/conviction took place?
- What is your initial assessment of my case?
- Would you recommend I plead guilty? Why?
- Would you recommend a plea deal? Why?
- Are you available to represent me for this case?
- Who will help you work on my case?
These questions will help you learn more about the background of the attorney, what their experience is, and what their immediate views of your case are. It is important to ask the same questions to all the attorneys you interview in order to have a level playing field when comparing them against one another.
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My wife is away now for her 2nd. Does anyone know if she can get out early for good behavior? 60 day’s so I would think so per the judge said. Get out between 6 to 10 day’s meaning zero on her record.. Hopefully this is true
Yes this is normally the case.
still waiting for dui charge to come in mail its been 2weeks a little more yes i refused blood word because they fucked me on my first dui with my so called theraputic levels that new law birtchfield helped me aloton my first in 2016 did they revise that law about having warrant to take blood also what is taking so long to receive charges i refused blood cant be waiting for lab work??
i already retained attorney this happened in jan.8th how long did they have to file charges? i also felt like i passed the eye test on the highway and thats when they gave me 2nd one at station.yes i refused blood i got screwed the first time i did that so thats why i did that.plus i knew they needed warrant for blood work.what would be my next move?
It can take a while and they do have a long time they are allowed to charge you. What state was the DUI arrest in?
The statute of limitations for a misdemeanor DUI is typically between one and two years. However, if the DUI is considered a felony due to aggravating factors (e.g., causing injury or death, having multiple prior DUI convictions), the statute of limitations may be longer, sometimes up to five years or more.
It’s important to note that these timeframes can vary by state and country, so it’s essential to consult with a DUI Rights attorney or research the specific laws in your area to better understand the applicable statutes of limitations.
I submitted a lengthy request today, August 19th, 2017 concerning my recent sentencing for a second OVI. In retrospect, I should have hired an attorney and utilized the public defender. I am suffering financially and emotionally. I cannot gain employment without a valid driver’s license. My clinically diagnosed depression has became difficult to stabilize and my faith in the justice system has all but evaporated.
I received a text after I submitted the DUI report that my submission was received today.
I’m really sorry to hear that you’re going through a tough time dealing with depression related to your DUI. It’s important to remember that you’re not alone, and many people have faced similar challenges.
Remember that mistakes happen and that we can learn and grow from them. A DUI can be a turning point, and it may lead you to make positive changes in your life, such as seeking help for substance abuse issues or adopting healthier habits. Take a look at how to fight depression and embarrassment from a DUI charge.