What Are The Penalties For A First Offense Dui?

Other Idaho Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Is Dui?
  A: Idaho law states that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds .08%. Idaho observes a "per se" law: BAC at or above … More
• Q: What Is A "Per Se" Law?
  A: States which enforce a "per se" DUI law maintain that is illegal to operate a vehicle if you exceed the requisite BAC legal limit. Evidence of a person's BAC at or … More
• Q: What Is Dwp?
  A: Idaho law requires that you must have a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle. If one is caught driving while suspended the misdemeanor charge of DWP will … More
• Q: How Are Dui And Dwp Related?
  A: A DUI will result in a driver's license suspension. If one is caught driving while suspended a new misdemeanor charge of DWP will be filed. This new charge may impact … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A First Offense Dwp?
  A: First Offense (within a 5 year period) Up to $500.00 fine 2 days to 6 months jail Suspend driver's license for 6 months any portion may be absolute or the entire 6 … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense Dwp?
  A: Second Offense (within a 5 year period) Up to $1,000.00 fine. 20 days to 1 year jail. Suspend driver's license 1 year with at least the first 30 days absolute. More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense Dwp?
  A: Third Offense (within a 5 year period) Up to $3,000.00 fine. 30 days to 1 year jail. Suspend driver's license 2 years with at least the first 90 days absolute. More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense Dui?
  A: Second Offense (within a 5 year period) Up to $2,000.00 fine 10 days to 1 year jail 1 year absolute license suspension Obtain an alcohol evaluation Follow the … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense Dui?
  A: Third Offense (within a 5 year period) This will be a felony if it is received within 5 years of the first offense or within 10 years of a prior felony DUI Up … More
• Q: Will A Dui Increase My Insurance Rates?
  A: DUI charges present some additional problems such as the potential requirement to carry high risk or SR­22 insurance. In some cases it may be possible to avoid … More