Jail: Up to one year in jail and a fine of $1,000, or both. The minimum jail time is 48 hours.
Fines: $1000. The judge may waive up to $500 of the fine if the crime did not result in personal injury or property damage. As an alternative to a portion or all of the fine, the court may order you to perform unpaid community service.
Deferred Judgment
Available only for first offender who was not involved in a personal injury crash, who consented to the test and whose test result was less than .15 BAC.
First Offense License Revocation
When a chemical test indicates an alcohol level of .08% or more or the presence of a controlled substance, and you have had no OWI-related revocations in the previous 12 years, your license will be revoked for 180 days.
Alcohol Evaluation
You will also be ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and attend a Victim's Panel. In order to reinstate your license, you will have to complete the approved course for drinking drivers, and present proof of completion of a substance abuse evaluation and treatment or rehabilitation services.
Are You Really A First Offender?
OWI convictions and deferred judgments that occurred anywhere in the United States within the preceding twelve years will count in determining whether the offense charged is a first, second or third offense.
Ignition Interlock
You must install an ignition interlock device if the BAC level is .10 or greater or if an accident occurred while you were OWI. The ignition interlock will prevent you from driving your vehicle if you have any alcohol in your system. Cost: $63 per month + installation.
Fines: $1000. The judge may waive up to $500 of the fine if the crime did not result in personal injury or property damage. As an alternative to a portion or all of the fine, the court may order you to perform unpaid community service.
Deferred Judgment
Available only for first offender who was not involved in a personal injury crash, who consented to the test and whose test result was less than .15 BAC.
First Offense License Revocation
When a chemical test indicates an alcohol level of .08% or more or the presence of a controlled substance, and you have had no OWI-
Alcohol Evaluation
You will also be ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation and treatment, a course for drinking drivers, and attend a Victim's Panel. In order to reinstate your license, you will have to complete the approved course for drinking drivers, and present proof of completion of a substance abuse evaluation and treatment or rehabilitation services.
Are You Really A First Offender?
OWI convictions and deferred judgments that occurred anywhere in the United States within the preceding twelve years will count in determining whether the offense charged is a first, second or third offense.
Ignition Interlock
You must install an ignition interlock device if the BAC level is .10 or greater or if an accident occurred while you were OWI. The ignition interlock will prevent you from driving your vehicle if you have any alcohol in your system. Cost: $63 per month + installation.
