Jail
Up to 90 days in jail. If this first offense is an aggravated DWI, a minimum of 48 hours in jail is mandatory in addition to the other penalties.
License Suspension
If you tested with a BAC of .08% or higher, you will lose your license for 90 days if you are 21 or older.
Fine/ Fee
Up to a $500 fine, and about $200 in court costs.
DWI School
You also may be ordered to attend a first offender program, also called DWI School, and alcohol screening with counseling.
Probation
Most first offenders get probation, do some community service; attend the victim impact panel, on top of attending DWI school.
Test Refusal
If you refuse to take a breath or blood test as requested by the officer, you may lose your license for one year and you cannot get a work permit or a limited license.
Under 21
If you are under 21, then you will lose your license for six months with a 0.02 or higher alcohol level, as well as face criminal penalties. If you are found guilty and it is your first conviction, you could be fined up to $500 plus court costs. You could be sentenced up to 90 days in jail and your license could be revoked for up to one year.
Up to 90 days in jail. If this first offense is an aggravated DWI, a minimum of 48 hours in jail is mandatory in addition to the other penalties.
License Suspension
If you tested with a BAC of .08% or higher, you will lose your license for 90 days if you are 21 or older.
Fine/ Fee
Up to a $500 fine, and about $200 in court costs.
DWI School
You also may be ordered to attend a first offender program, also called DWI School, and alcohol screening with counseling.
Probation
Most first offenders get probation, do some community service; attend the victim impact panel, on top of attending DWI school.
Test Refusal
If you refuse to take a breath or blood test as requested by the officer, you may lose your license for one year and you cannot get a work permit or a limited license.
Under 21
If you are under 21, then you will lose your license for six months with a 0.02 or higher alcohol level, as well as face criminal penalties. If you are found guilty and it is your first conviction, you could be fined up to $500 plus court costs. You could be sentenced up to 90 days in jail and your license could be revoked for up to one year.