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Possible fines and punishment that the court
may impose if you are convicted of DUI.

Offense	Fine	BAC>=.20% or minor in car	License Suspension	Probation	Incarceration	BAC>=.20% or minor in car	Impoundment
1st Offense	$250 - $500	$500 - $1,000	180 days to 1 year	1 year	up to 6 months	up to 9 months	10 days normally. For 2nd conviction within 3 years then 30 days. For 3rd conviction within 5 years then 90 days. *Impound may not occur during jail sentence. Impound on rentals or leases not to extend beyond the lease or rental agreement. If you were driving while under the influence and were on a suspended license for DUI, your car is subject to civil forfeiture.
2nd within 5 years	$500 - $1,000	$1,000 - $2,000	5 years (mandatory)	1 year	10 days to 9 months	10 days to 12 months
2nd outside 5 years	$500 - $1,000	$1,000 - $2,000	180 days to 1 year	1 year	up to 9 months	0 to 12 months
3rd within 10 years	$1,000 - $2,500	$2,000 - $5,000	10 years	1 year	30 days to 12 months	30 days to 12 months
3rd outside 10 years	$1,000 - $2,500	$2,000 - $5,000	180 days to 1 year	1 year	up to 12 months	up to 12 months
4th offense (charged as misdemeanor)	$1,000 - $2,500	$2,000 - $5,000	Permanent	1 year	up to 12 months	up to 12 months
4th offense (charged as felony)	$1,000 - $5,000	$1,000 - $5,000	Permanent	1 to 5 years	up to 5 years	up to 5 years