Possible Penalties

If convicted of a DUI, will I have to go to jail?

A DUI carries with it mandatory sentencing penalties. Jail is one of those penalties. The amount of jail time depends on a combination of the defendant’s DUI history and level of his BAC or if there was a refusal. See Sentencing Grid. In cases of a first offense conviction a person could choose to serve electronic home monitoring (EHM) in lieu of the jail but at a ratio of fifteen (15) days EHM to every one (1) day of jail.

 If convicted of DUI, how long will my license be suspended?

A DUI conviction will lead to a license suspension of anywhere from 90 days to four years. (See DUI Sentencing Grid). An additional Habitial Traffic Offender (HTO) suspension could occur as the result of a DUI conviction as well.

If my license is suspended, is there a way that I can drive to and from work?

In 2009, the ignition interlock license came into effect. In most instances, a person who's license has been suspended as the result of a DUI arrest or conviction will be able to drive during the period of suspension so long as 1) his car has been equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device and 2) he has proof of acquiring SR-22 insurance. See ignition interlock laws