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Alaska Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• What Is Dwi?
  Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) means operating a motorized vehicle with a breath alcohol content of .10 or higher; or when your ability is impaired (regardless of … more
• What Are The Penalties For A First Offense?
  License suspension ­ 90 days minimum Fine between $250 and $5000 Imprisonment 72 hours to one year. more
• What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense?
  License suspension ­ one year minimum Fine between $500 and $5000 Imprisonment 20 days to one year. more
• What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense?
  A Class C Felony if previously convicted of DWI two or more times within five years preceding the date of the present offense. Driver's license ­ suspended Fine … more
• What Is The Implied Consent Law?
  The Intoximeter tests an arrestee's breath for alcohol content. Refusal to take this test is an additional and separate criminal charge. By obtaining a license, you've … more
• Is A Dwi Charge Ever Reduced To A Lesser Offense?
  A charge of driving under the influence could be reduced to reckless driving. It could be that the officer made the arrest with probable cause, but the Data Master was … more
• What Is The "Use It, Lose It" Law?
  Enacted by the 18th Alaska Legislature, the "USE IT, LOSE IT" law allows a peace officer to seize the driver's license of an underage person who is 14 years of age but … more
• If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A First Offense?
  90 day revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $100 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.
• If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A Second Offense?
  One year revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $250 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.
• If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A Third Offense?
  Three year revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $250 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.