The statutory penalties for DUI are tough.  Which is why you need an attorney to defend you and mitigate your penalties as much as possible.  The following are the punishments for DUI in Nevada:

FIRST OFFENSE

  1. At least 2 days in jail and up to 6 months; or 48 to 96  hours of community service in the florescent clothes;
  2. A fine of at least $400 and up to over $1,000 after fees;
  3. Pay for and take a substance abuse educational program, and successfully complete it within a deadline;
  4. Attend a “victim impact panel”; and
  5. Revocation of your driver’s license for at least 90 days.

SECOND OFFENSE

  1. At least 10 days in jail and up to 6 months;
  2. A fine of at least $750 and up to over $1,000 after fees, or the equivalent number of hours of community service;
  3. Pay for and take a substance abuse therapy program, and successfully complete it within a deadline;
  4. Revocation of your driver’s license for at least ONE YEAR.

THIRD OFFENSE

  1. Category B Felony;
  2. At least 1 year in jail and up to 6 years;
  3. A fine of at least $2,000 and up to over $5,000;
  4. Attend a “victim impact panel”; and
  5. Revocation of your driver’s license for at least THREE YEARS.

EVEN MORE PENALTIES, ON TOP OF THE ONES ABOVE

  • $60 fee for chemical analysis if you have had a breath or blood test and are convicted/plead guilty to DUI.
  • If you are under 21, or have blood alcohol of 0.18% (more than double the limit), or are being charged with a second offense, you owe another $100 and have to attend an Evaluation AND you have to attend a substance abuse treatment program.
  • If you are found guilty, the court can choose to make you install a “breath interlock device” on your car which makes your car inoperable if you have alcohol on your breath, all at your expense.  It will stay on your car for up to three years.
  • On top of all of the criminal penalties, if found guilty you owe a $35 civil penalty to the DMV.

How can The Law Offices of Ryan Alexander help you avoid all of these punishments?  For starters, we may find facts or notice missing evidence that allows the charges to be dismissed or a trial to lead to a not guilty verdict.  Or, with a strong defense the prosecutor might be inclined to offer a lesser charge, such as a First Offense when you’re in on a Second DUI charge, or a Reckless Driving in the place of a First.  Since you may notice the punishments increase dramatically with each subsequent arrest, it is in your interest to get a plea or offer for a lower level of DUI.

Lastly, we are here to make sure you understand your rights, the facts in evidence, and the punishment you face before you make any final decisions.  Since the penalties are high and can seriously impact your every day life (such as losing your license for three months, a year, or even three years), this is an important time to have the experienced guidance of an attorney.

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