| DUI is considered as a criminal act because it violates | | | | and 25 days if a child under 16 is in the car; suspension |
| the law. Whether it is a DUI misdemeanor or a felony, it | | | | of license for 5 years. |
| is still a crime. One must know the consequences that | | | | 3rd DUI Offense |
| may happen if you commit to driving under the | | | | Class-2 felony - sentenced from 3 to 7 years in jail; a |
| influence offenses. | | | | fine of up to $2,500; an additional fee of $2,500 if blood |
| Classifications of DUI Offenses are as follows: | | | | alcohol content is over 0.16; 25 days of community |
| 1st DUI Offense | | | | service if a child under 16 is in the car; suspension of |
| Class A misdemeanor - sentenced to 1 year in jail; a | | | | license for 10 years. |
| fine of up to $2,500; an additional fee of $500 if the | | | | 4th DUI Offense |
| blood alcohol content is above 0.16; 100 hours of | | | | Class-2 felony - sentenced from 3 to 7 years in jail; a |
| community service if blood alcohol content is above | | | | fine up to $25,000; an additional $5,000 if BAC is over |
| 0.16 and 25 days if a child under 16 is in the car; | | | | 0.16; 25 days of community service. Driving privileges |
| suspension of license for 1 year. | | | | will be suspended or revoked for life. |
| 2nd DUI Offense | | | | 5th DUI Offense |
| Class A misdemeanor - sentenced to 1 year in jail; a | | | | Class-1 felony - sentenced from 4 to 15 years, a fine |
| fine of up to $2,500; an additional fee of $1,500 if the | | | | of up to $25,000; an additional $5,000 if BAC is over |
| blood alcohol content is above 0.16; 48 hours of | | | | 0.16 they; 25 days of community service. Driving |
| community service if blood alcohol content is over 0.16 | | | | privileges will be suspended or revoked for life. |