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