DUI Law: Delaware DUI Penalties

In Delaware, you can be convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is .08 or greater. You may also be convicted of DUI if the State Attorney can show that your normal faculties were impaired by alcohol at the time you were driving (i.e. slurred speech, can’t walk in a straight line, etc.).

First Offense DUI in Delaware
Your first DUI offense in Delaware (BAC between .08 and .10) may result in a prison sentence of between sixty (60) days and three (3) months. You will receive a fine of between $250.00 and $1,500.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license revoked for three (3) months.

Second (and Subsequent) Offense DUI in Delaware
Your second DUI offense in Delaware will result in a mandatory prison sentence of between sixty (60) days and three (3) months. You will receive a fine of between $575.00 and $2,300.00 not including surcharges, fees and assessments. You will also have your driver’s license revoked for one (1) year.

As you can see there is a wide range of charges and sentences that can be imposed on you if you are caught DUI in Delaware. To get the best results, contact one of our sponsoring attorneys below or at the top of this page.