State data last reviewed October 1, 2026 · all 50 states
First-Offense DUI Penalties by State
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A first DUI or DWI carries a jail range, a fine range and a license suspension in all 50 states, but the numbers and the mandatory minimums differ a great deal. The table below puts each state’s first-offense ranges side by side with the official source. Rows still being verified are marked with a dagger (22 states at the last review).
Keep reading for the full breakdownFirst offense: jail, fine and suspension, every state
Ranges are as stated in each state’s guide for a first offense, with higher tiers noted where the guide gives them. Click a state for repeat-offense tiers and the full penalties page.
| State | Classification | Jail | Fine | License suspension | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama† | Misdemeanor | Up to 1 year | $600 to $2,100 | 90 days | Source 1: Alabama Judicial System — §32-5A-191(a)(1) DUI (BAC 0.08 or more)Source 2: Alabama Judicial System — §32-5A-191(a)(2) DUI (Under the Influence of Alcohol)Source 3: Alabama Judicial System — Form CR-54Source 4: ALEA — Ignition Interlock Laws |
| Alaska | Class A misdemeanor | At least 72 consecutive hours (jail or approved electronic monitoring) | At least $1,500 | At least 90 days revocation | Source 1: Alaska Statutes — AS 28.35.030, DUISource 2: Alaska Statutes — AS 28.15.181, Court suspensions and revocationsSource 3: Alaska Court System — PUB-11, About D.U.I.Source 4: Alaska Court System — CR-483, Ignition Interlock Device Information Sheet |
| Arizona† | Class 1 misdemeanor | At least 10 consecutive days (9 may be suspended); extreme DUI at least 30 days; super extreme at least 45 days | At least $250 base fine (extreme $250+, super extreme $500+), plus mandatory assessments | 90-day Admin Per Se suspension (12 months for refusal) | Source 1: A.R.S. §28-1381 — DUISource 2: A.R.S. §28-1382 — Extreme DUISource 3: Governor’s Office of Highway Safety — Arizona DUI LawsSource 4: Arizona Supreme Court — DUI Sentencing Chart (eff. 9/26/2025) |
| Arkansas† | Misdemeanor | 24 hours to 1 year (7 days to 1 year with a passenger under 16) | Set by Ark. Code §5-65-112 (amount not yet confirmed — see the statute) | 6 months suspension, with interlock for the same period | Source 1: Arkansas Sentencing Commission — fiscal impact statement, SB81 (2015)Source 2: Arkansas DFA — DUI, DWI, BUI, BWI Offenses |
| California | Misdemeanor | 96 hours minimum (at least 48 continuous) up to 6 months | $390 to $1,000, plus penalty assessments | 6-month suspension on conviction (10 months at a BAC above 0.20, per DMV); the 4-month APS suspension runs separately | Source 1: Cal. Veh. Code Div. 11.5, Ch. 2, Art. 2 — DUI penaltiesSource 2: Cal. Veh. Code §13352 (Div. 6, Ch. 2, Art. 3) — license suspension on convictionSource 3: California DMV — DUI First Offenders, Alcohol, Non-InjurySource 4: California Senate — Overview of Criminal Punishments for DUI (2026) |
| Colorado† | Misdemeanor (DUI or DUI per se); DWAI is a lesser misdemeanor | DUI: 5 days to 1 year (at least 10 days at a BAC of 0.20 or more). DWAI: 2 to 180 days | DUI: $600 to $1,000. DWAI: $200 to $500 | DUI: 9 months revocation. DWAI: 8 points, no revocation | Source 1: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Title 42Source 2: Colorado Legislative Council — Colorado Drunk Driving Laws (law summary)Source 3: Colorado Legislative Council — DUI Issue Brief |
| Connecticut | Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months with 2 days mandatory, or a fully suspended sentence with probation and 100 hours of community service | $500 to $1,000 | 45 days, then 1 year driving only with an ignition interlock | Source 1: C.G.S. §14-227a — Operation while under the influenceSource 2: Connecticut OLR — Connecticut DUI Law (2016-R-0147)Source 3: C.G.S. §53a-25 — Felony definition and classification |
| Delaware | Misdemeanor | Up to 12 months | $500 to $1,500 | 12 months; 18 months at 0.15–0.19; 24 months at 0.20 or more or after a refusal | Source 1: 21 Del. C. §4177 — Driving under the influence; penaltiesSource 2: 21 Del. C. §4177A — Revocation of license for violation of §4177Source 3: 21 Del. C. §4177B — First offenders electionSource 4: Delaware DMV — Driver Improvement FAQs |
| Florida | Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months (up to 9 months if BAC 0.15+ or a passenger under 18 in the vehicle) | $500 to $1,000 ($1,000 to $2,000 if BAC 0.15+ or a passenger under 18 in the vehicle) | 180 days to 1 year revocation | Source 1: §316.193, Fla. Stat. — Online SunshineSource 2: §322.28, Fla. Stat. — Online SunshineSource 3: FLHSMV — Florida DUI and Administrative Suspension Laws |
| Georgia† | Misdemeanor | 24 hours to 12 months | $300–$1,000 | 12 months (reinstatement possible after 120 days if conditions are met) | Source 1: Georgia DDS — DUI ChartSource 2: Georgia DDS — DUI First Offense (21 and over) Reinstatement FAQSource 3: Georgia DDS — Driver’s Manual, Chapter 1 Continued |
| Hawaii† | Petty misdemeanor (HRS §291E-61; a statute authorizing no more than 30 days of imprisonment is a petty misdemeanor under HRS §701-107) | 48 hours to 5 days, or 72 hours of community service, or a fine (court picks one or more); highly intoxicated drivers add 48 consecutive hours of jail | $250 to $1,000 | 1 year to 18 months (plus 6 months if highly intoxicated, within the maximum) | Source 1: HRS §291E-61 — OVUIISource 2: HRS §701-107 — Grades and classes of offenses |
| Idaho | Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months (0.20 or more: 10 days to 1 year) | Up to $1,000 (0.20 or more: up to $2,000) | 90 to 180 days; the first 30 days absolute (0.20 or more: 1 year) | Source 1: Idaho Code §18-8005Source 2: Idaho Code §18-8004CSource 3: Idaho Driver’s Manual — Chapter 8: How to Protect Your Driving Privilege |
| Illinois† | Class A misdemeanor | Up to 1 year | Up to $2,500 (at least $500 at 0.16 or more) | Revoked at least 1 year | Source 1: 625 ILCS 5/11-501 — DUISource 2: Illinois Secretary of State — DUI Fact Book |
| Indiana† | Class C misdemeanor (Class A if BAC 0.15 or higher, or if a person was endangered) | Up to 60 days (Class C); up to 1 year (Class A) | Up to $500 (Class C); up to $5,000 (Class A) | Set by the court; specialized driving privileges may be available | Source 1: Hamilton County Superior Court — Misdemeanor and Level 6 Felony AdvisementSource 2: Indiana Criminal Justice Institute — Impaired Driving |
| Iowa | Serious misdemeanor | 48 hours to 1 year | $1,250 (up to $625 can be waived if you show the court a temporary restricted license) | 180 days to 1 year revocation | Source 1: Iowa Code §321J.2Source 2: Iowa Legislative Services Agency — Legislative Guide to OWI LawSource 3: Iowa Code §907.3 Deferred judgment |
| Kansas | Class B nonperson misdemeanor | 48 consecutive hours to 6 months, or 100 hours of public service | $750 to $1,000 | 30 days suspension, then restricted driving (1 year plus 1 year interlock at 0.15 or more) | Source 1: K.S.A. 8-1567 Driving under the influenceSource 2: K.S.A. 8-1014 Suspension and restriction of driving privilegesSource 3: K.S.A. 8-1015 Ignition interlock restrictions |
| Kentucky | Misdemeanor | 48 hours to 30 days (4 days minimum with an aggravating circumstance) | $200 to $500 | 6 months, or 4 months with an ignition interlock license | Source 1: Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.010Source 2: Kentucky Revised Statutes 189A.070Source 3: Kentucky Office of Highway Safety — What is a DUI? Safety FactsSource 4: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet — DUI Penalties and Programs |
| Louisiana† | Misdemeanor | 10 days to 6 months (at least 48 hours served at 0.15 or more) | $300 to $1,000 ($750 to $1,000 at 0.20 or more) | 1 year on conviction; 2 years at 0.15 or more | Source 1: La. R.S. 14:98.1 — First offense penaltiesSource 2: Louisiana OMV — Suspensions |
| Maine† | Class D crime | At least 48 hours with an aggravating factor (0.15 or more, 30 mph or more over the limit, eluding, or a passenger under 21). At least 96 hours if you refused the test. Otherwise no minimum jail | At least $500 ($600 if you refused the test) | 150 days | Source 1: 29-A M.R.S. §2411 — Criminal OUISource 2: Maine Dept. of Public Safety — Implied Consent |
| Maryland† | Misdemeanor (DUI); DWI is a lesser misdemeanor | DUI: up to 1 year. DWI: up to 2 months | DUI: up to $1,200. DWI: up to $500 | DUI: 12 points, revocation up to 6 months. DWI: 8 points, 6-month suspension (1 year if under 21) | Source 1: Md. Code, Transp. §21-902Source 2: Maryland MVA — Driving Under the Influence (DUI) |
| Massachusetts | Misdemeanor | Up to 2½ years in a house of correction | $500 to $5,000 | 1 year on conviction; 45 to 90 days with a §24D first-offender disposition | Source 1: M.G.L. c. 90 §24Source 2: M.G.L. c. 90 §24DSource 3: Mass. RMV — Alcohol and drug suspensions for over 21 years of ageSource 4: Mass. RMV — First Offense (24D) OUI Hardship License Criteria |
| Michigan† | Misdemeanor (High BAC OWI if 0.17 or more) | Up to 93 days (up to 180 days for High BAC) | $100 to $500 ($200 to $700 for High BAC) | 30 days suspended, then 150 days restricted; High BAC: 1 year, restricted after 45 days with interlock | Source 1: Michigan State Police OHSP — Costs and consequences of driving impairedSource 2: Michigan SOS — Substance Abuse and DrivingSource 3: Michigan SOS — High BAC OffensesSource 4: MCL 257.625 — Operating while intoxicated |
| Minnesota | Fourth-degree DWI, misdemeanor (third-degree gross misdemeanor if 0.16+, a child under 16 in the car, or a test refusal) | Up to 90 days (up to 1 year if gross misdemeanor) | Up to $1,000 (up to $3,000 if gross misdemeanor) | 90 days; 1 year at 0.16 or more or for refusal | Source 1: Minn. Stat. §169A.27 — Fourth-degree DWISource 2: Minn. Stat. §169A.26 — Third-degree DWISource 3: MN House Research — An Overview of Minnesota’s DWI Laws |
| Mississippi | Misdemeanor | Up to 48 hours | $250 to $1,000 | 120 days, or 120 days on an interlock-restricted license | Source 1: Mississippi Legislature — HB 292 (2024), as sent to the GovernorSource 2: Mississippi DPS Driver Service Bureau — DUI DepartmentSource 3: Mississippi DPS — Frequently Asked Questions Related to Driving Under the Influence (2025)Source 4: Mississippi Legislature — SB 2305 (2023), nonadjudication, interlock and expunction text |
| Missouri† | Class B misdemeanor | Up to 6 months | Up to $1,000 | 30 days suspension, then 60 days restricted (90 days total) | Source 1: RSMo 577.010 — Driving while intoxicatedSource 2: RSMo 558.002 — FinesSource 3: RSMo 558.011 — Sentences of imprisonmentSource 4: Missouri DOR — Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) |
| Montana | Misdemeanor | 24 consecutive hours to 6 months. Aggravated DUI: 2 days to 1 year | $600 to $1,000. Aggravated DUI: $1,000 | 6 months (probationary license at the court’s discretion) | Source 1: MCA 61-8-1007 — Penalty for DUI, first through third offensesSource 2: MCA 61-8-1001 — Definitions (aggravated DUI)Source 3: Montana DOJ — DUI Quick Reference Manual v1.1 |
| Nebraska | Class W misdemeanor | 7 to 60 days | $500 | 6 months revocation, with an ignition interlock permit during the revocation (1 year at 0.15 or more) | Source 1: Neb. Rev. Stat. §60-6,197.03Source 2: Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-106 |
| Nevada | Misdemeanor | 2 days to 6 months in jail or residential confinement, or 48 to 96 hours of community service | $400 to $1,000 | 185-day minimum revocation | Source 1: NRS chapter 484C — Driving Under the InfluenceSource 2: Nevada DMV — DUI |
| New Hampshire† | Class B misdemeanor. Aggravated DWI is a class A misdemeanor, or a class B felony if it involves a collision causing serious bodily injury | No jail for a standard first DWI (a class B misdemeanor cannot carry incarceration). Aggravated DWI: mandatory 17 consecutive days, 12 suspended. Aggravated DWI with serious bodily injury: mandatory 35 consecutive days, 21 suspended | At least $500, up to $1,200 (aggravated DWI: at least $750; with serious bodily injury: at least $1,000) | Standard: 9 months to 2 years. Aggravated: 18 months to 2 years | Source 1: RSA 265-A:18 — PenaltiesSource 2: RSA 651:2 — Increased Sentences (misdemeanor and felony limits) |
| New Jersey | Motor vehicle offense (not a crime), in three BAC tiers | Up to 30 days | $250 to $400 (0.08 to under 0.10); $300 to $500 (0.10 or more) | 0.08 to under 0.15: no driving until an interlock is installed (interlock 3 months, or 7 to 12 months at 0.10+). 0.15 or more: forfeiture for 3 months after the interlock is installed, then interlock 12 to 15 months. A drug-impaired first offense: forfeiture of 7 months to 1 year | Source 1: NJ Courts — Notice on the December 2019 DWI lawSource 2: P.L. 2023, c. 191 — Interlock, plea agreement and DWI changesSource 3: P.L. 2025, c. 41 — Interlock time frames (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)Source 4: NJ MVC — Insurance surcharges |
| New Mexico† | Misdemeanor | Up to 90 days (at least 48 hours if aggravated DWI) | Up to $500 | 6-month administrative revocation (1 year for refusal); interlock for 1 year | Source 1: HB 106 (2025) — amendments in context (§66-8-102 current text)Source 2: HB 83 (2016) — §66-8-102 textSource 3: NM MVD — General DWI Information |
| New York | Misdemeanor (DWI or Aggravated DWI); DWAI-alcohol is a traffic infraction | Up to 1 year (DWAI-alcohol: up to 15 days) | $500–$1,000 (Aggravated DWI: $1,000–$2,500; DWAI-alcohol: $300–$500) | Revoked at least 6 months (Aggravated DWI: at least 1 year; DWAI-alcohol: 90-day suspension) | Source 1: NY DMV — Penalties for Alcohol or Drug-Related ViolationsSource 2: NY DMV — Leandra’s Law and Ignition Interlock DevicesSource 3: NY DMV — Driver’s Manual, Chapter 9: Alcohol and Other Drugs |
| North Carolina | Misdemeanor, sentenced at Level Five, Four, or Three when there are no grossly aggravating factors. A child under 18 in the car makes it at least Level One. | Level Five: 24 hours to 60 days. Level Four: 48 hours to 120 days. Level Three: 72 hours to 6 months. | Up to $200 (Level Five), $500 (Level Four), or $1,000 (Level Three) | 1-year revocation on conviction; limited driving privilege may be available | Source 1: N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-179 — Sentencing for impaired drivingSource 2: N.C. Gen. Stat. §20-19 — Periods of suspension or revocationSource 3: N.C. Courts — Impaired Driving Determination of Sentencing Factors (AOC-CR-311) |
| North Dakota | Class B misdemeanor | No mandatory jail below 0.16. Aggravated (0.16 or more): at least 2 days | At least $500. Aggravated: at least $750 | 91 days below 0.18; 180 days at 0.18 or more | Source 1: N.D.C.C. ch. 39-08 — Regulations governing operatorsSource 2: ND Legislative Council — DUI laws under 2013 legislation (memo)Source 3: NDDOT — Penalties for Driving Under the Influence |
| Ohio | Misdemeanor of the first degree | 3 days in jail or a 3-day driver intervention program (6 days for a high test), up to 6 months | $565–$1,075 | 1 to 3 years | Source 1: Ohio LSC — Bill analysis (March 15, 2022)Source 2: Ohio Dept. of Public Safety — Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, Section 6Source 3: Ohio Revised Code §4510.022 — Unlimited privileges with interlock |
| Oklahoma† | Misdemeanor (felony if aggravated DUI, including BAC 0.15 or higher) | 10 days to 1 year | Up to $1,000 | At least 180 days of revocation, running with IDAP | Source 1: 47 O.S. §11-902 — DUI (OSCN)Source 2: SB 54 bill summary (House staff)Source 3: 47 O.S. §6-212.5 — Impaired Driver Accountability Program (OSCN) |
| Oregon | Class A misdemeanor | 48 hours in jail or community service minimum; up to 364 days | $1,000 minimum ($2,000 at 0.15 or more); up to $6,250 | 1 year suspension, then 1 year of ignition interlock | Source 1: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 813Source 2: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 161Source 3: Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 809Source 4: Oregon Legislative Policy and Research Office — DUII Background BriefSource 5: Oregon DMV — DUII Convictions, Suspensions, Hardship Permits, and Reinstatements (Form 6826) |
| Pennsylvania | Misdemeanor; first degree if a passenger under 18 was in the vehicle | General Impairment: 6 months’ probation, no mandatory jail. High Rate: 48 hours to 6 months. Highest Rate or refusal: 72 hours to 6 months | General: $300. High: $500–$5,000. Highest or refusal: $1,000–$5,000 | General: none. High or Highest: 12 months | Source 1: PennDOT DMV — DUI Legislation (penalty tables)Source 2: 75 Pa.C.S. §3804Source 3: 75 Pa.C.S. §3803 |
| Rhode Island | Misdemeanor | Up to 1 year | $100 to $300 (0.08–0.099); $100 to $400 (0.10–0.149); $500 (0.15 or more, or drugs) | 30 to 180 days (under 0.10); 3 to 12 months (0.10 to 0.149); 3 to 18 months (0.15 or more) | Source 1: R.I. Gen. Laws §31-27-2 — Driving under influence of liquor or drugsSource 2: RI DMV — Penalties |
| South Carolina | Misdemeanor | 48 hours to 30 days (under 0.10); 72 hours to 30 days (0.10 to under 0.16); 30 to 90 days (0.16 or more) | $400 (under 0.10), $500 (0.10 to under 0.16), or $1,000 (0.16 or more), before assessments; about $992 with assessments at the base tier | License suspended on conviction; you end it by enrolling in the Ignition Interlock Device Program and getting an interlock restricted license, with the device on for 6 months | Source 1: SCDPS — Impaired Driving LawsSource 2: S.C. Code Title 56, Chapter 5 (§§56-5-2930 to 56-5-2990) |
| South Dakota | Class 1 misdemeanor | Up to the Class 1 misdemeanor maximum (1 year) | Up to the Class 1 misdemeanor maximum ($2,000) | At least 30 days; the court may extend up to 1 year | Source 1: SDCL §32-23-2 — Punishment for first offense; limited driving privilegeSource 2: SDCL §22-6-2 — Class 1 misdemeanorSource 3: SDCL §32-23-4 — Punishment for third offense |
| Tennessee† | Class A misdemeanor | 48 consecutive hours to 11 months 29 days (7 consecutive days minimum at 0.20 or more) | $350 to $1,500 | 1-year revocation | Source 1: Fiscal Review Committee — Memorandum FM2085 (DUI minimum sentences)Source 2: Senate Bill 186 (108th General Assembly) — DUI fines and revocationsSource 3: Tennessee Dept. of Safety — Ignition Interlock and DUI revocation periodsSource 4: Tennessee Dept. of Safety — How long do I have to have an interlock? |
| Texas† | Class B misdemeanor (Class A if BAC 0.15 or higher) | 72 hours to 180 days (6-day minimum with an open container) | Up to $2,000 | 90 days to 1 year | Source 1: TxDOT — Impaired Driving and PenaltiesSource 2: Texas DPS — Alcohol-Related OffensesSource 3: House Research Organization — HB 1983 analysis (2009) |
| Utah† | Class B misdemeanor | 2 days minimum (or 48 hours of compensatory service work); up to 6 months. An extreme DUI (0.16 or more) carries at least 5 days, or 2 days plus 30 days of home confinement | $700 minimum before surcharges; often over $1,300 with fees | 120 days | Source 1: Utah Code §41-6a-502 — Driving under the influence; penaltiesSource 2: Utah Code §41-6a-505 — DUI sentencing (effective July 1, 2026)Source 3: Utah Highway Safety Office — Utah’s DUI LawsSource 4: Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice — 2025 DUI Statutory Overview |
| Vermont† | Misdemeanor (maximum sentence of 2 years or less) | Up to 2 years | Up to $750 | 90 days (1 year if the offense caused death or serious bodily injury) | Source 1: Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1210Source 2: Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1206 (first conviction suspension)Source 3: Vermont Statutes — 23 V.S.A. § 1213 (ignition interlock RDL)Source 4: Vermont Statutes — 13 V.S.A. § 1 (felonies and misdemeanors defined) |
| Virginia | Class 1 misdemeanor | Up to 12 months; mandatory 5 days at 0.15–0.20, 10 days above 0.20 | $250 minimum, up to $2,500 | 1-year revocation; restricted license with interlock usually available | Source 1: Va. Code § 18.2-270 — DUI penaltiesSource 2: Va. Code § 18.2-271 — Forfeiture of driver’s license on convictionSource 3: Va. Code § 18.2-11 — Punishment for Class 1 misdemeanorsSource 4: Virginia DMV — Virginia is TOUGH on drunk and drugged drivers (DMV 168)Source 5: Virginia DMV — Driver’s Manual Section 5: Penalties |
| Washington | Gross misdemeanor | 24 consecutive hours to 364 days (48 hours if BAC 0.15+ or refusal) | $350 to $5,000 ($500 minimum if BAC 0.15+ or refusal), plus mandatory court assessments | 90 days (BAC under 0.15) to 1 year (0.15+ or refusal) | Source 1: Washington Courts — DUI Sentencing Grid (January 2026)Source 2: RCW 46.61.5055 — Penalty scheduleSource 3: Washington DOL — DUI (Driving Under the Influence) |
| West Virginia | Misdemeanor (aggravated at 0.15 or more) | Up to 6 months (aggravated: 2 days to 6 months) | $100 to $500 (aggravated: $200 to $1,000) | 6 months revocation (1 year at 0.15 or more), or 15 days plus 125 days interlock in Test and Lock (0.15+: 45 days plus 270 days interlock) | Source 1: W. Va. Code §17C-5-2Source 2: W. Va. Code §17C-5-2 (PDF, October 2025)Source 3: W. Va. Code §17C-5A-3a |
| Wisconsin† | Civil forfeiture (not a crime), unless a child under 16 was in the vehicle | No jail | $150 to $300 forfeiture, plus costs and surcharges | 6 to 9 months revocation | Source 1: WisDOT — OWI and related penalties chartSource 2: Legislative Fiscal Bureau — Intoxicated Driver Laws (Jan. 2023)Source 3: WisDOT — First OWI offense |
| Wyoming† | Misdemeanor | Up to 6 months | Up to $750 | 90 days (credit if already served administratively) | Source 1: Wyoming Statutes Title 31 — Motor VehiclesSource 2: Wyoming LSO — DUI Statutes topic summary (2020)Source 3: WYDOT — Driving Privilege Withdrawal |
From each state’s guide, which links the official sources. Educational information, not legal advice. † Still being verified against official sources; check the linked source before relying on it.
Reading the ranges
A range is what the statute allows, not what a judge will impose. Actual sentences depend on the BAC, the driving record, whether anyone was hurt, and the court. Probation, classes, an evaluation and an interlock are often ordered on top of the jail and fine shown here.
The license penalty is a second, separate track from the criminal case. See the hearing deadlines and refusal penalties tables for the administrative side.
Common questions
- What is the penalty for a first DUI?
- It varies widely. Most states treat a first offense as a misdemeanor with a jail range, a fine range and a license suspension, and many add mandatory minimums, probation, classes or an ignition interlock. The table shows each state’s ranges as written in its guide.
- Will I go to jail for a first DUI?
- Some states set a mandatory minimum, some set only a maximum, and a few have no jail for a standard first offense. Aggravating facts such as a high BAC, an accident or a child passenger usually raise the minimum. Check the jail column and your state guide.
- Is the license suspension here the same as the administrative suspension?
- Not necessarily. The administrative suspension starts after the arrest through the licensing agency and runs on its own deadline. The suspension in this table is the one the guide lists for a first offense. See the hearing deadlines and refusal penalties tables for the administrative side.
- Do the fine amounts include court costs and fees?
- Not always. The fine range is what the guide lists; surcharges, assessments and program fees come on top in many states, and some rows note them. Check the state guide and its source for the full picture.
- Do these ranges apply to a high BAC or a drug DUI?
- Where a state guide lists a higher tier for a high BAC the row says so, but this table is a first-offense summary, not every enhancement. Child passengers, injuries and high-BAC tiers are covered on each state’s laws page.
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Educational information, not legal advice. Each row comes from that state’s DUI911 guide and the official statute, licensing agency or court page it cites. Laws change and every case is different; confirm the deadline on the paperwork you were given and talk to a licensed attorney in your state.