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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 under .08. For a person to be convicted of driving under the influence in Alaska, the person's bloodalcohol level must be .08 or more. Other reasons for dismissing the charge may have to do with how the defendant performed on fieldsobriety tests, or it may be the arresting officer moved away or a witness moved out of state.

Other Alaska Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: What Is Dwi?
A: 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
Q: What Are The Penalties For A First Offense?
A: License suspension 90 days minimum Fine between $250 and $5000 Imprisonment 72 hours to one year. More
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense?
A: License suspension one year minimum Fine between $500 and $5000 Imprisonment 20 days to one year. More
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense?
A: 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
Q: What Is The Implied Consent Law?
A: 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
Q: What Is The "Use It, Lose It" Law?
A: 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
Q: If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A First Offense?
A: 90 day revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $100 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.
Q: If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A Second Offense?
A: One year revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $250 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.
Q: If My License Is Seized, What Are The Consequences For A Third Offense?
A: Three year revocation; alcohol education or drug treatment; $250 reinstatement fee; and court fines and fees.
Q: Must I Be Convicted In A Court Of Law For Minor Possession Or Consumption Of Drugs Or Alcohol For The Revocation To Occur?
A: No. This action is an administrative action and is automatic once a revocation notice is issued by an officer. It is in addition to any action taken by the court system.