Besides The Fines, Are There Other Fees?

Other Vermont Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Vermont Laws For Dui?
  A: Driving With Alcohol Concentration .08% or more, 23 V.S.A. §1201(a)(1). Driving Under The Influence of Intoxicating Liquor, 23 V.S.A. … More
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A First Offense?
  A: maximum fine of $750.00 or maximum imprisonment of two years or both, 23 V.S.A. §1210(b).
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense?
  A: maximum fine of $1,500.00 or maximum imprisonment of two years or both, but 48 consecutive hours of imprisonment mandatory, 23 V.S.A. §1210(c).
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense?
  A: maximum fine of $2,500.00 or maximum imprisonment of 5 years or both. Third or subsequent offense is a felony. 23 V.S.A. §1210(d).
• Q: What Are The Penalties For A Dui With A Resulting Death?
  A: maximum fine of $10,000 or imprisonment of at least one year but not more than 15 years, or both. Serious Bodily Injury Resulting is a felony. 23 V.S.A. §1210(f).
• Q: What Is The Suspension Period For A First Offense?
  A: 90 days and until compliance with 23 V.S.A. §1209(a). See, 23 V.S.A. §1206.
• Q: What Is The Suspension Period For A Second Offense?
  A: 18 months and until compliance with 23 V.S.A. §1209(a). See 23 V.S.A. §1209(a).
• Q: What Is The Suspension Period For A Third Offense?
  A: suspension for life. See V.S.A. §1208(b). The suspension is reduced to 3 years after 2 years of alcohol abstinence, after successful completion of a therapy … More
• Q: What Is The Suspension Period For A Test Refusal?
  A: 6 months for a first offense accompanied by a refusal of evidentiary testing. Compliance with 23 V.S.A. §1209(a) required before reinstatement.
• Q: How Are Prior Convictions Calculated?
  A: Convictions incurred prior to July 1, 1991 may not be used for computing prior convictions. If there are 5 or more years between the first and the subsequent … More