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