First Offense DUI in Nevada
Your first DUI offense in Nevada may be considered a misdemeanor and will result in a prison sentence of between two (2) days to six (6) months. At the Court’s discretion you may be able to substitute the prison time for ninety six (96) hours of community service.
You will receive a minimum fine of between $340.00 and $1,175.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments that can add twenty percent (20%) to thirty percent (30%) to your fine. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for ninety (90) days. You must also complete an eight (8) hour DUI school or substance abuse program and attend a drunk driving victims panel. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car for three (3) to six (6) months.
Second Offense DUI in Nevada
Your second DUI offense in Nevada may also be considered a misdemeanor and will result in a prison sentence of between ten (10) days to six (6) months. You will receive a minimum fine of between $675.00 and $1,175.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments that can add twenty percent (20%) to thirty percent (30%) to your fine. You will also have your driver’s license suspended for one (1) year. You must also complete an eight (8) hour DUI school or substance abuse program and attend a drunk driving victims panel. You may also be required to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car for three (3) to six (6) months.
Third Offense DUI in Nevada
Your third DUI offense in Nevada will be considered a felony and will result in a prison sentence of between one (1) year to six (6) years in a state prison. You will receive a minimum fine of between $2,085.00 and $5,085.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments that can add twenty percent (20%) to thirty percent (30%) to your fine. You will also have your driver’s license revoked for three (3) years.
DUI Offense Causing Death or Substantial Bodily Injury
A DUI offense in Nevada involving an accident causing death or substantial bodily injury to another will be considered a felony and will result in a prison sentence of between two (2) and twenty (20) years in a state prison. This is so even if it was your first DUI offense.
