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OFFENSE	MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SENTENCES WHEN PROBATION IS GRANTED (3 TO 5 YEARS PROBATION TERM)	MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM SENTENCES WITHOUT PROBATION
FIRST Offense within 10 years	Two options, both requiring attendance at a 3 month or 6 month alcohol/drug program, a fine of $390 to $1000, plus either: (A) 48 hours to 6 months in jail; or (B) for arrests prior to September 20, 2005, a 90-day license restriction. Under option (A), the Court may also suspend your license for 6 months. Under either option, your license shall be suspended for 6 months if the offense occurred in a vehicle which requires a class 1, 2, A, or B license. As a result of the court conviction, the DMV will suspend your license for 6 months, but a restricted license may be available.	96 hours to 6 months in jail, $390 to $1000 fine, and a 6 month license suspension.
SECOND Offense within 10 years	Two options, both carrying a fine of $390 to $1000, plus either: (A) 10 days to 1 year in jail and a 2 year license suspension; or (B) 96 hours to 1 year in jail, an 18-month or 30-month alcohol/drug program, and for arrests prior to September 20, 2005, a license restriction allowing driving only for work and alcohol/drug program for the duration of the program. However, your license shall be suspended for 2 years if the offense occured in a vehicle which requires a class 1, 2, A, or B license. Installation of interlocking device for up to 3 years. As a result of the court conviction, the DMV will suspend your license for 2 years, but a restricted license may be available after the first year of suspension.	90 days to 1 year in jail, $390 to $1000 fine, and a 2 year license suspension.
THIRD Offense within 10 years	120 days to 1 year in jail, $390 to $1000 fine, a 3-year license revocation, and an 18-month or 30 month alcohol/drug program if you have not completed one before.	120 days to 1 year in jail, $390 to $1000 fine, and a 3-year license revocation.
FOURTH or Subsequent Offense within 10 years	180 days to 1 year in jail, $390 to $1000 fine, a 4 year license revocation, and an 18-month or 30 month alcohol/drug program if you have not completed one before.	16 months, or 2 or 3 years in state prison, or 180 days to 1 year in county jail; $390 to $1000 fine, and a 4-year license revocation.
DMV PENALTIES FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS
FIRST Offense	.08 or greater	4 month suspension
	Refusal	1 year suspension
SECOND Offense Within 10 years	.08 or greater	1 year suspension
	Refusal	2 year revocation
THIRD Offense Within 10 years	.08 or greater	3 year revocation
	Refusal	3 year revocation
FOURTH Offense Within 10 years	.08 or greater	4 year revocation
	Refusal	4 year revocation

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