Driving While Intoxicated Lawyers

First conviction for excessive blood alcohol content (BAC) 8 points
First conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) 8 points
Second or subsequent conviction for DWI, DUID or BAC 12 points
Commercial motor vehicle .04% 2 points

A first-time DWI or BAC conviction results in a 30-day suspension. After the 30-day suspension, the driver may receive a 60-day restricted driving privilege. The driver is eligible for full reinstatement after 90 days if all reinstatement requirements are met. A person convicted of operating a commercial motor vehicle while his or her alcohol content is .04% will be assessed 2 points and disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for one year.

Multiple Convictions

A driver convicted of a second alcohol offense, regardless of the length of time between convictions, is revoked for a period of one year. A driver convicted of driving while intoxicated for the second time in a five year period also receives a five year license denial.
A ten year license denial is imposed against any individual convicted three or more times for driving while intoxicated, excessive blood alcohol content (BAC) or a combination thereof. After ten years, the privilege to drive can be restored only by court order.

Reinstatement: A person whose driving privilege is suspended or revoked may have his or her driving privilege reinstated after the suspension or revocation period is served if all requirements are filed with the Department of Revenue.

Pay a $45 reinstatement fee.
File and maintain proof of financial responsibility for two years from the suspension or revocation date

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