Jul
12
2013

Alabama: 1st offenders DUI can get a year in slammer

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DUI Convictions – Violation Penalties

First Conviction:

  • Imprisonment – Up to 1 year in municipal or county jail (no minimum mandatory sentence)
  • Fine – $500 – $2,000, plus an additional $100 fine assessed for Impaired Drivers Trust Fund (§32-5A-191.1)
  • Mandatory – 90-day license suspension, DUI school attendance

Second Conviction:

  • Imprisonment – 48 consecutive hours, up to 1 year, or not less than 20 days community service
  • Fine – $1,000 – $5,000, plus an additional $100 fine assessed for Impaired Drivers Trust Fund (§32-5A-191.1)
  • Mandatory – Not less than 48 hours consecutive imprisonment, or community service of not less than 20 days
  • DL Revocation – 1 year

Third Conviction Within 5 Years:

  • Imprisonment – 60 days in municipal or county jail, up to 1 year
  • Mandatory – 60-day imprisonment which cannot be probated or suspended
  • Fine – $2,000 – $10,000, plus an additional $100 fine assessed for Impaired Drivers Trust Fund (§32-5A-191.1)
  • DL Revocation – 3 years

Fourth or Subsequent Conviction Within 5 Years – Class C Felony (§32-5A-191):

  • Imprisonment – 1-10 years
  • Fine – $4,000 – $10,000
  • DL Revocation – 5 years

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