What to Expect If You Are Convicted
When applying penalties after a DUI conviction, a judge will take a number of factors into consideration, including the offender's intoxication level at the time of arrest, whether anyone was injured or killed as a result of the offender's actions and whether the offender has one or more previous DUI convictions.
Penalties for a First, Second, and Third DUI Offense
First DUI Offense:
- Up to $500 in fines, plus court costs
- Up to 93 days in jail
- License suspension for up to six months
- Ignition interlock device
- Up to 360 hours of community service
Second DUI Offense:
- Up to $1,000 in fines, plus court costs
- Up to one year in jail
- License suspension for a minimum of one year
- License plate confiscation
- Vehicle immobilization for up to 180 days
- Up to 90 days of community service
Third DUI Offense:
- Felony DUI
- Up to $5,000 in fines, plus court costs
- Up to 5 years in prison
- License revocation for a minimum of one year
- Vehicle immobilization for 180 days
- License plate confiscation
- Up to 180 days of community service
A knowledgeable attorney from Boulahanis & Associates can provide you with legal defense in your DUI case that may result in a reduction or dismissal of your charges and avoidance of criminal penalties.
Personalized Legal Assistance
At Boulahanis & Associates, we put great effort into ensuring that all of our clients receive personalized assistance in their DUI cases. We take the time to establish unique legal defenses for each client that we represent.
In your DUI case, we will do what is necessary to develop a legal strategy that will maximize your chances of a positive outcome. Call our office today at 313-277-2550 or fill out our online form to secure the aggressive legal representation you deserve!
