If convicted there are mandatory sentences without probation or deferral (wiping case off your record) as follows:
FIRST OFFENSE: NO PREVIOUS CONVICTION WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS
1. Mandatory 14 hour substance abuse class and alcohol assessment and recommended treatment;
2. $413 in court fees and between $250 and $1,000 fine;
3. Between 2 and 5 days in jail and 72 hours jail can also be imposed by the judge;
4. One year license revocation but you can driving with a breath machine in car for the year if you were licensed at the time of your arrest.
5. If you blow .15 .bac or higher there is a mandatory 48 hours in jail;
2ND OFFENSE WITHIN TEN YEARS OF A PRIOR CONVICTION:
1. Alcohol assessment and treatment if warranted;
2. Between $1000 and $3000 fine and $436 in court fees;
3. Either or both of 5-30 days in jail or 240 hours of community service work;
4. 2-3 year license revocation but you can drive witb an interlock installed if you were licensed when arrested;
5. If your .bac was .15 or higher there is a mandatory 10 days, up to 30 days in jail.
2 OR MORE CONVICTIONS WITHIN TEN YEARS:
1. Either
a. 5 years in jail; or
b. 5 years probation with a mandatory 10 days, with up to 18 months in jail along with between 2-5,000 dollar fine and 3-5 year license revocation;
2. The car you were driving can be forfeited;
3. If above .15 .bac there is a mandatory 10 year prison sentence.
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