A DUI charge can cause serious punishment. Not only can it cause imprisonment of up to 30 years for mulitiple repeat offenders, it can commonly cause a high fine, loss of the ability to legally drive, and may require a convicted offender to perform alcohol treatment and attendance of a Victim Impact Panel.
The following penalties are required by law:
1st DUI - May receive court supervision (keeps conviction from record). Fine of up to $2,500. Alcohol classes and VIP.
2nd DUI - May not receive court supervision. A revocation must mandatorily be imposed for at least one year. Fine of up to $2,500. Alcohol classes and VIP.
3rd DUI - Class 4 felony offense (1 to 3 years in prison). Probation is available. Fine of up to $25,000.
4th DUI - Class 2 felony (3 to 7 years in prison). Fine of up to $25,000.
5th DUI - Class 1 felony (4 to 15 years in prison). Fine of up to $25,000.
6th or More DUI - Class X felony (6 to 30 years in prison). Fine of up to $25,000.
However, the first time DUI offender may be charged with a felony if certain other conditions apply.
All DUI charges are very serious. You need a professional who has handled thousands of DUI cases and is committed to using all the client's rights to obtain the best result possible. Call Polinske & Associates today.
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