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Kentucky Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense?
  A: Fine: $500­$1,000. Jail: Thirty (30) days to twelve (12) months. At least 48 hours of the sentence must be served consecutively. Community Service: Not less … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Fourth Offense?
  A: Fine: $1,000­$10,000. Jail: Class D felony. One to five years. At least 120 days of the sentence must be served. License Revocation: 60 months. No hardship … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For An Under 21 Dui?
  A: If the driver is under 21 years of age and convicted of first Offense DUI, the driver is subject to penalties including:  (i) $100 to $500 fine or 20 hours … More
• Q: What Are "aggravating Factors"?
  A: The new DUI law in Kentucky, effective October 1, 2000, establishes a list of six aggravating factors, which, if present, double the mandatory minimum jail sentence … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Dui With Aggravating Factors?
  A: First Offense: Four days; Second Offense: 14 days; Third Offense: 60 days; and Fourth Offense: 240 days. The aggravating factors do not apply to under­21 DUIs. … More
• Q: What Is The Penalty For Driving On A Dui Suspended License For A First Offense?
  A: The penalty for a first offense of driving on a DUI suspended license is not more than ninety (90) days of jail time and the fine is not more than $250.00. The … More
• Q: What Is The Penalty For Driving On A Dui Suspended License For A Second Offense?
  A: The penalty for a second offense of driving on DUI suspended license is not more than twelve (12) months of jail time and the fine is not more than $500. The driver's … More
• Q: What Is The Penalty For Driving On A Dui Suspended License For A Third Offense?
  A: The penalty for a third offense of driving on a DUI suspended license is a Class D felony with between one and five years of jail time and a fine of not less than … More
• Q: Will I Have To Surrender License Plates Or Install Ignition Interlock Devices?
  A: All persons convicted of second or greater DUI offenses must have one or the other disabling option imposed by the Court. The Court may impound the license plate or … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For Refusing A Chemical Test?
  A: If you are operating or in physical control of a motor vehicle anywhere in Kentucky you are deemed to have given your consent to one or more tests of your blood, … More
• Q: Should I Refuse To Take A Test?
  A: In some cases, refusing all chemical tests may be more beneficial than the consequences that may result from an unfavorable test result. For instance, if you are … More